This expression cannot be simplified any further.
I think a) would be the answer. I proceeded by elimination: the domaine of the function goes from 3 and continues to infinity, so that leaves with a) and b) as possible answers. Both have the same range and both of their functions reflect over the x axis, so we have to compare the two answer by looking at the position of the function in the graph. The function is in the first quadrant (top right corner), so the position of the function has to be at our right, which leads us to a).
29*2.4-36.5= 33.1 hrs before the freight train cought up.
Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
2b+1=16−3b
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
2b+1=16−3b
2b+1=16+−3b
2b+1=−3b+16
Step 2: Add 3b to both sides.
2b+1+3b=−3b+16+3b
5b+1=16
Step 3: Subtract 1 from both sides.
5b+1−1=16−1
5b=15
Step 4: Divide both sides by 5.
5b/5=15/5
<em>answer: b=3</em>
