To solve for this, we need to use the Distributive Property, which allows us to multiply the number/variable outside of the parenthesis by all numbers/variables inside of the parenthesis. Once we've done that, we can attempt to simplify the equation.
Our current equation is:
7a + 3(9+5a) = 0
Let's use the Distributive Property.
3(9 + 5a)
3(9) + 3(5a)
27 + 15a
Our current equation now is:
7a + 27 + 15a = 0
Combine like-terms.
15a + 7a = 22a
22a + 27 (If this is not being solved, THIS is your answer as an expression)
Subtract 27 from both sides
22a = -27
Divide both sides by 22 to get a.
a = -27/22.
If we are not solving for a, but getting an expression, your answer is:
22a + 27.
If we are solving for a, our answer is:
a = -27/22.
I hope this helps!
PEMDAS states that the value in the parenthesis should be evaluated first:
4(5*6)
4(30)
After just multiply the value in the parenthesis by the number outside of the parenthesis:
120
Answer:
8x + 9
Step-by-step explanation:
The total number of people splitting the cost equally = Rocco and five friends = 6 people
The total cost to play paintball can be represented by the expression (48x+54)
The cost for each person is calculated as: The total cost to play paintball/ Total number of people
= (48x+54)/6
= 48x/6 + 54/6
= 8x + 9
Therefore, the cost for each person is
8x + 9
