I might be wrong but I think the answer would be -x+2x+6 as a simplified version because if you use the equation (x+4•x+3)-3x(x+1)=a (or any letter you choose), you will get 3x+x^2+12+4x-3x-3x^2=y. Then, you can combine like terms:
4x-2x+12=a
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let C(x) be the cost to produce x batches of widgets, and let R(x) be the revenue in thousands of dollars.

Profit function = Revenue - cost
So we get profit function by subtracting C(x) from R(x) using algebraic method of subtraction.
Profit function of x
= 
Assume the smaller one is x, then the other ones will be x+2 and x+4
x(x+2) + 2 = 5(x+4)
x^2 + 2x - 5x - 18 = 0
-> x^2 - 3x - 18 = 0
-> (x-6)(x+3) = 0
-> x = 6 or -3, since x must be positive, then x = 6
So the numbers are: 6, 8, 10
Answer:
32 cm^3
Step-by-step explanation:
The cube is 4 across by 4 high by 2 wide
4*4*2 = 32 cm^3