You multiply a number by 3 subtract 6 then add 2 the results is 20
what's the number ?
Let the number = x
multiply a number by 3
so, it becomes 3x
subtract 6 , so, 3x - 6
then add 2
so, 3x - 6 + 2
The result will be 20
So,
3x - 6 + 2 = 20
solve for x
3x - 4 = 20
Add 4 to both sides
3x - 4 + 4 = 20 + 4
3x = 24
Divide both sides by 3
3x/3 = 24/3
So,
x = 8
3(+6)
Step-by-step explanation:
Not enought info
(8) = x +1
same thing as 8 = 1x
divide both sides by 1 and x = 8 Y= 8
Answers:
hypotenuse = 20 feet
longer leg = 16 feet
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Explanation:
c = x = length of the hypotenuse
a = x-4 = length of one of the legs
b = 12 = length of the other leg
Use the pythagorean theorem
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
12^2 + (x-4)^2 = (x)^2
144 + x^2 - 8x + 16 = x^2
144 - 8x + 16 = 0 .... the x^2 terms cancel
160-8x = 0
160 = 8x
8x = 160
x = 160/8
x = 20 is the hypotenuse
x-4 = 20-4 = 16 is the longer leg
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Check:
12^2+16^2 = 144+256 = 400
20^2 = 400
Since 12^2+16^2 = 20^2 is true, this means we have a right triangle with legs of 12 and 16, while the hypotenuse is 20. The answer is confirmed.
