The formula is (2)(n-4) = n-1/4
Mult both sides by 4:
8n - 32 = 4n -1, or 4n = 31, or n=31/4.
If this is not what you expected, please ensure that you have copied down the original problem correctly. What do you mean by "1/4 less?"
Let's try (2)(n-4) = 1n-(1/4)n = (3/4)n. Then,
2n-8 = (3/4)n, or (5/4)n = 8. Mult. both sides by (4/5), we get:
n = (5/4)(8) = 10. Is that what you were hoping for?
Answer:
-75
Step-by-step explanation:
Let us consider the first odd number to be 'x'.
Thus:
- 1st odd number: x
- 2nd odd number: x+2
- 3rd odd number: x+3
According to the question, the sum of these three consecutive ODD numbers should be equal to -219
So,
x + x + 2 + x + 4 = -219
3x + 6 = -219
3x = -225
x = -75
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<u>How can </u><u>we</u><u> factor 5x^2 + 26x - 24 = 0 using the completing the square </u><u>method?</u>
Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

First, add 24 to both sides.
Since the coefficient of 5x² is 5, divide both sides by 5.
The coefficient of 26/5x is 26/5. So, let b=26/5.
Then we need to add (b/2)²=169/25 to both sides to complete the square.
Add 169/25 to both sides.
Factor the left side.
Take square root.
Then, add (-13)/5 to both sides.
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Distributive Property because 12(x+4)= 12x (the first number or letter in the parenthesis times 12) plus 12x4 (the second number in the parenthesis)
So together it is:
12x+(12x4)