Answer:
3x - 4 = 12
3x = 12 + 4
3x = 16 (divide both sides by 3 to get x)
3x/3 = 16/3
x = 5.333.......
Answer:
0.5
General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define Expression</u>
[20 + (2.5 × 3)] - 27
<u>Step 2: Evaluate</u>
- [Brackets - Parenthesis] Multiply: [20 + 7.5] - 27
- [Brackets] Add: 27.5 - 27
- Subtract: 0.5