These are two separate problems: in the first we will have to substitute in a new value for x into the original equation and in the second we will manipulate the preexisting equation for f(x).
To begin, we will sub in f(x/3). To do this, we will substitute each variable x in the equation (in this case there is only one) with x/3, and then simplify the resulting equation.
f(x) = 6x - 18
f(x/3) = 6(x/3) - 18
To simplify, we should distribute the 6 on the right side of the equation.
f(x/3) = 6x/3 - 18
Now, we can divide the first term on the right side to finalize our simplification.
f(x/3) = 2x -18
Secondly, we are asked to find f(x)/3. To do this, we will take our original value for f(x), and then simplify divide that entire function by 3.
f(x) = 6x - 18
f(x)/3 = (6x-18)/3
This means that we must divide each term of the binomial by 3, so we are really computing
f(x)/3 = 6x/3 - 18/3
We can simplify by dividing both of the terms.
f(x)/3 = 2x - 6
Therefore, your answer is that f(x/3) = 2x - 18, but f(x)/3 = 2x - 6. It is important to recognize that these are two similar, yet different, answers.
Hope this helps!
Answer:
1. (a) a+b=86
2. (c) 5.99a+9.99b≤600
Step-by-step explanation:
1.
a = amount of 16gb memory sticks
b = amount of 21gb memory sticks
Gary is buying a memory sticks for each of the 86 teachers. Therefore the total sum of both 16gb and 32gb memory sticks should equal 86:
a+b=86
2.
a = amount of 16gb memory sticks
b = amount of 21gb memory sticks
Each 16gb memory stick cost $5.99, and each 32gb one costs $9.99. Therefore...
5.99a = total cost of 16gb memory sticks
9.99b = total cost of 32gb memory sticks
Gary has to spent an amount less than or equal to $600. Therefore, the total sum of the costs of both 16gb and 32gb memory sticks should be less than or equal to 600:
5.99a+9.99b≤600
Y-13=4(x-2)
y-13=4x-8
y=4x+5