Answer:
To solve the equation, you have to to isolate the variable. So, first you subtract both sides by 7.
x +7 - 7 = -2 - 7
When you simplify further,
x = -9.
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Let's say the larger number is x. that means that the smaller number is x - 3. since you know their sum is x + x - 3, and that is equal to 14. so you have the equation x + x - 3 = 14. combine like terms (x) to get 2x - 3 = 14. add three to both sides to get 2x = 17. divide both sides by two to get x = 17/2. so the larger number is 17/2, and the larger number is 11/2 (17/2 - 3 = 11/2)
7 weeks. Total cost is 239 minus 127 she has saved leaves 112 more she needs to save. 112 divided by 16 a week is 7 weeks until she has enough money.
