Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
3
(
3
x
−
4
)
=
−
2
(
1
−
4
x
)
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
3
(
3
x
−
4
)
=
−
2
(
1
−
4
x
)
(
3
)
(
3
x
)
+
(
3
)
(
−
4
)
=
(
−
2
)
(
1
)
+
(
−
2
)
(
−
4
x
)
(Distribute)
9
x
+
−
12
=
−
2
+
8
x
9
x
−
12
=
8
x
−
2
Step 2: Subtract 8x from both sides.
9
x
−
12
−
8
x
=
8
x
−
2
−
8
x
x
−
12
=
−
2
Step 3: Add 12 to both sides.
x
−
12
+
12
=
−
2
+
12
x
=
10
I would have to say -7(1/8)x-4/3=20.
The first and the second one both result in
-23 5/7
The last one results in -24 8/21
but the third one is -22 3/8.
So your answer is either the third of the last one. I assumed the third because, it is lower than all others and the first two are closer to 24 than they are to 22. It’s your choice on how to judge it.
So, we’re looking for the amount of money Tom needs to spend to get his free meal.
X + 30.25 >
X > 9.75
X is the additional amount that Tom needs to spend. You subtract 30.25 on both sides in order to solve for x.
So, your answer would be at least $19.75
I thin the answer is 8,9785
