So, the 2 equations would be.... B -12 = I and (B - 3) = 4(I - 3) the second sentence is irrelevant.
B - 3 = 4 (I) - 12
B - 3 = 4B - 48 - 12
B - 4B = -60 + 3
-3B = -57
B (Ben) = 19
Ishaan is 7
Hope this helps!
X=-4
X-2=2x+2
Subtract 2 and x from both sides to get
-4=1x
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
1) y + 8 -- y is increased by 8
2) 3( y + 8 ) -- then tripled
Between Steps 1 and 2, the student added 6x to the left hand side, but subtracted 6x from the right hand side.