16 - 5(3t - 4) = 8(-2t + 11) <em>use distributive property</em>: <em>a(b + c) = ab + ac</em>
16 - (5)(3t) - (5)(-4) = (8)(-2t) + (8)(11)
16 - 15t + 20 = -16t + 88
36 - 15t = -16t + 88 <em>subtract 36 from both sides</em>
-15t = -16t + 52 <em>add 16t to both sides</em>
t = 52
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: After 5 bags of mulch, the cost for both companies will be the same.
Step-by-step explanation:
The cost for Company can be represented by the equation: y= 10m+100
The cost for Company B can be represented by the equation: y= 30m
To find the amount of mulch, their cost needs to be the same, I will solve for m
10m+100=30m
-10m 10m
100=20m
Divide both side by 20
100/20=20m/20
5=m or m=5
So after 5 bags of mulch, the total cost for both companies is the same.
