How do you solve 45 = 3 (x + 1) using the distributive property?

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Damm [24]3 years ago

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Answer:

x=14

Step-by-step explanation:

45 = 3 (x + 1)

Distribute the 3 to both terms in the parentheses

45 = 3x +3

Subtract 3 from each side

45-3 = 3x+3-3

42 = 3x

Divide each side by 3

42/3 = 3x/3

14 =x

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Se the FOIL method to evaluate the expression: (5+2)(4-5)

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The FOIL method is a method of expanding two given brackets by following the required steps. Thus using the FOIL method, the required answer is: -7

Expansion of brackets may be done using different methods, but these methods would give the same answer. Some methods that can be used are the binomial expansion method, FOIL method, etc.

The FOIL method is a shortened form of the steps required for the process. These required steps are First, Outside, Inside, and last.

Thus to expand the given brackets in the question, we have;

(5+2)(4-5) = 5(4 - 5) + 2(4 - 5)

= 20 - 25 + 8 - 10

= 28 - 35

(5+2)(4-5) = -7

Thus using the FOIL method, the answer to the question is -7.

Quick check: (5+2)(4-5) = (7)(-1)

= -7

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