4(x - 2) + 6 = 2(5x - 6) <em>use distributive property</em>
(4)(x) + (4)(-2) + 6 = (2)(5x) + (2)(-6)
4x - 8 + 6 = 10x - 12
4x - 2 = 10x - 12 <em>add 2 to both sides</em>
4x = 10x - 10 <em>subtract 10 from both sides</em>
-6x = -10 <em>divide both sides by (-6)</em>
x = 10/6
<h3>x = 5/3</h3>
Answer:
<u>A. Nicholas will have to pay less using plan A</u>
<u>B. He will pay US$ 4 less than plan B</u>
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's compare how much Nicholas will pay on internet service in Plan A and plan B, after using it 16 hours and 40 minutes.
Plan A
Up to 10 hours = US$ 6
Every subsequent 1/2 hour: $1
10 hours + 14 (1/2 hour)
<u>Nicholas will pay 6 + 14 * 1 = US$ 20</u>
Plan B
Up to 12 hours = US$ 4
Every subsequent 1/2 hour: $2
12 hours + 10 (1/2 hour)
<u>Nicholas will pay 4 + 2 * 10 = 24</u>
You need another equation, other wise x can be anything, and y can be infinitely different solutions.
Answer:

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