T(n)=t(0)xR to the n power since the sequence is geometric
t(0)=1.5 because 1.5x2=3
R=2
The answer to this would be x-(x+14)
Here's an explanation:
Let x represent the unknown number. The problem says that x has been decreased by the sum of x and 14. So, to put this in a form of an equation, it would be x-(x+14), since you have to do the addition first before you can subtract the two number since you don't know what x is. This equation is equal to -14 no matter what x is.
(6x-2)(6x-2) = 36x-12x-12x+4 = 36x+4
4x-3y=17......(1)
5x+4y=60......(2)
Multiply equation (1) by 4 and equation (2) by 3:-
16x - 12y = 68
15x + 12y = 180
Adding these 2 equations:_
31x = 248
x = 248/31 = 8
Now substitute x = 8 in equation (1):-
4(8) - 3y = 17
32-3y = 17
-3y = -15
y = -15/-3 = 5
So solution is x=8,y=5
((5x5)/2)x2=50 square ft
(8x5)x2= 80 square ft
8x7= 56 square ft
50+80+56=186 square ft
D) 186 square ft