27 because 2-5=3 and 3^3 is 27
Final answer: x=-11
1. distribute 4(x+9)
5+4x+36=-3
2. combine like terms
4x + 41 = -3
3. subtract 41 from each side
4x = -44
4. divide 4 from each side
x=-11
2/17 is the lowest term for 6/51
<h2><u>COMBINED OPERATIONS</u></h2><h3>Exercise</h3>
First, let's solve the subtraction (in parentheses):
Now, let's solve the multiplication. Remember: in multiplication, two negative numbers will give a positive number:
Finally, let's solve the division:
<h3><u>Answer</u>: 16</h3>