Yes you have a good example.
x = number of cookies
2*x = total amount spent on cookies at $2 each
2x-3 = amount you pay after the $3 discount is applied one time for the entire order
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a more numeric example may be this
Lets say you bought 12 cookies, so x = 12
This means it costs 2*x = 2*12 = 24 dollars total if the discount doesnt apply
However, the 3 dollar discount is there, so the grand total is 24-3 = 21 dollars.
So first you distribute the 5 to the x and the +2 and get
5x+10=3(x+8)
then you distribute the 3 to the other x and the +8 and get
5x+10=3x+24
subtract 3x from both sides
2x+10=24
subtract 10 from both sides and get
2x=14
divide both sides by 2 and get
x=7
Answer:
a) Micheal's present age = 8 years old
b) The sum of their ages in 6 years time = 63 years.
Step-by-step explanation:
From the above question, we know that
Rui feng is 3 years old
We are told that
• Michael is 5 years old than Rui feng
Micheal's present age is calculated as:
= 5 + Rui feng's age
= 5 + 3 = 8 years
• Vishal is thrice as old as Micheal
Vishal's present age is calculated as
= 3(Micheal age)
= 3(8)
= 24 years.
The sum of their ages in six years time
= ( 3 + 6) +( 8 + 6) + ( 24 + 6)
= 18 + 15 + 30
= 63 years
Therefore, a) Micheal's present age = 8 years old
b) The sum of their ages in 6 years time = 63 years.
Answer:
(-2, -8)
x = -2
y = -8
General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
- Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Equality Properties
<u>Algebra I</u>
- Solving systems of equations using substitution/elimination
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define systems</u>
13x - 6y = 22
x = y + 6
<u>Step 2: Solve for </u><em><u>y</u></em>
<em>Substitution</em>
- Substitute in <em>x</em>: 13(y + 6) - 6y = 22
- Distribute 13: 13y + 78 - 6y = 22
- Combine like terms: 7y + 78 = 22
- Isolate <em>y</em> term: 7y = -56
- Isolate <em>y</em>: y = -8
<u>Step 3: Solve for </u><em><u>x</u></em>
- Define original equation: x = y + 6
- Substitute in <em>y</em>: x = -8 + 6
- Add: x = -2
Answer:
-32 - 8 = -40 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
