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This is your typical algebra question where you are looking for an unknown value given some information. The information can be set up as:
8 - x = 4*(x +3)
Distribute the 4:
8 - x = 4x + 12
Rearrange to get variables on one side:
8 - 12 = 4x + x
Simplifiy:
-4 = 5x
Isolate the variable:
-4/5 = x
Answer:
Veronica:
d=5t
Chad:
d=4t
Step-by-step explanation
yes they do represent linear equations
Multiply the price by the 5% by turning the percent into a decimal.
5% = 0.05
45.90 x 0.05 = $2.295
Which can be rounded to 2.30 if needed.
Answer: $14.5
Step-by-step explanation: you divide 58 by 4 . each box is 14.5. total cost is $68 if you add postage