brianna91chavez brianna91chavez
  • 04-05-2019
  • Mathematics
contestada

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided.
4(3 - 2x) = 15

Respuesta :

naycam2002 naycam2002
  • 04-05-2019

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

4(3-2x)=15

Distribute 4:

12-8x= 15

Subtract 12:

-8x= 3

Divide

X= -3/8 or -0.375

Answer Link
kudzordzifrancis
kudzordzifrancis kudzordzifrancis
  • 04-05-2019

ANSWER

[tex]x = - \frac{3}{8} [/tex]

EXPLANATION

The given equation is:

4(3 - 2x) = 15

Expand the parenthesis to obtain:

12-8x=15

Group similar terms to get;

-8x=15-12

Combine similar terms to get:

-8x=3

Divide both sides by -8

[tex]x = - \frac{3}{8} [/tex]

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What part of Africa had a large supply of salt?
Mary rent a truck from a truck-rental company that charges a flat fee of $20 and $5 per hour. If Mary rents the truck for h hours, the expression that shows the
Mark the statement that is NOT true. -The president is also known as the chief executive. -The executive department is divided into 15 divisions. -The executive
15 points and show steps Solve for x. Write the smaller solution first, and the larger solution second. -2x^2-9=-107
A rectangular room is 4 meters longer than it is wide, and its perimeter is 32 meters. Find the dimension of the room
What is a serial dilution?
GIVING BRAINLIEST!! What is the volume of the pyramid in the diagram? A) 25 cm^3 B) 75 cm^3 C) 105 cm^3 D) 135 cm^3 E) 225 cm^3
Find half of 6 times 8
Write a cover letter for a real or potential job application.
How does the pacific ring of fire relate to faults?