Solve for k by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.
k= 14/5
For 3x + 12 + x, do like terms:
4x + 12
For 4(3 + x), multiply
12 + 4x
They are both the same, just written in different ways. One is adding like terms and the other is multiplying with parentheses. Even though it may be switched around, it is still the same.
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Answer:
k x 1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
because k x 1/2 = k/2
Answer:
Number of messages sent by Chau = 15
Number of messages sent by Kareem = 4 * 15 = 60
Number of messages sent by Jessica = 15 - 6 = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
Let number of messages sent by Chau = c
Number of messages sent by Kareem = 4 times as Chau
= 4 * c = 4c
Number of messages sent by Jessica = 6 fewer messages than Chau
= c - 6
Total messages = 84
<u>c + 4c + c</u> - 6 = 84 {Combine like terms}
<u>6c</u> - 6 = 84 {Add 6 to both sides}
6c = 84 + 6
6c = 90 {Divide both sides by 6}
c = 90/6
c = 15
Number of messages sent by Chau = 15
Number of messages sent by Kareem = 4 * 15 = 60
Number of messages sent by Jessica = 15 - 6 = 9
