Answer:
The number is -6.
Step-by-step explanation:
Variable x = a number
Set up an equation:
3x + 12 = -6
Isolate variable x:
3x = -18
x = -6
Check your work:
3(-6) + 12 = -6
-18 + 12 = -6
-6 = -6
Correct!
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Distribute 2 to x and -2, and -6 to x and -2
2(x - 2) = 2x - 4
-6(x - 2) = -6x + 12
2x - 4 = 4x - 6x + 12
Simplify. Combine like terms
2x - 4 = (4x - 6x) + 12
2x - 4 = -2x + 12
Isolate the x. Add 4 to both sides, and 2x to both sides
2x (+2x) - 4 (+4) = -2x (+2x) + 12 (+4)
2x + 2x = 12 + 4
Simplify
4x = 16
Isolate the x. Divide 4 from both sides
4x/4 = 16/4
x = 16/4
x = 4
4 is your answer for x.
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Answer:
one time.
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
40 items
Step-by-step explanation:
I used the equation 1.5x+50=2.75x to find the answer. If the school were to buy 40 items from either truck, they would both amount to 110.