laybogan laybogan
  • 02-10-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Twenty increased by 5 times the sum of a number and 2 is the same as 6 decreased by 3 times the number

Respuesta :

OmegaAzzy
OmegaAzzy OmegaAzzy
  • 02-10-2018

20 + 5(x + 2) = 6 - 3x

Distributive property.

30 + 5x + 10 = 6 - 3x

Add 3x to both sides.

30 + 8x + 10 = 6

Simplify left side.

40 + 8x = 6

Subtract 40 from both sides.

8x = -36

Divide both sides by 8.

x = -4.5 (This is your answer.)

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

When there is a shortfall in revenue that is not enough to meet a budget, that is called a(n):DeficitSurplusRevenue Opportunity cost​
can someone please help me with this. How do this quotes relate to our modern day life? “if I have seen further than others it is by standing upon the shoulders
The triangle show above has an area of 32 units2. Find the missing side.
What is the purpose of cell division
How did nationalist economic policies, such as tariffs, during the Great Depression hurt recovery efforts?
Look at the hexagonal numbers. Use finite differences to determine which function represents the pattern.
Which words create an order of events in the poem "Friends" and "giggles" "Without" and "words" "Crouched" and "low" "Before" and "finally"
I.... have no idea why but I can't figure this out. What is the area of this trapezoid? Enter your answer in the box. ? units2
The line y = passes through (-3, 7) and is parallel to y = 4x - 1. DONE
How might the PDA affect the body?