Let's solve your equation step-by-step.<span><span>−<span>34<span>(<span>x+2</span>)</span></span></span>=6</span>Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.<span><span>−<span>34<span>(<span>x+2</span>)</span></span></span>=6</span><span>Simplify: (Show steps)</span><span><span><span>−<span>34x</span></span>−68</span>=6</span>Step 2: Add 68 to both sides.<span><span><span><span>−<span>34x</span></span>−68</span>+68</span>=<span>6+68</span></span><span><span>−<span>34x</span></span>=74</span>Step 3: Divide both sides by -34.<span><span><span>−<span>34x</span></span><span>−34</span></span>=<span>74<span>−34</span></span></span><span>x=<span><span>−37</span>17</span></span>Answer:<span>x=<span><span>−37/</span><span>17
I assume that the numbers are supposed to be written as 7.14 x 10^10 for December and 3.21 x 10^10. The total mail delivered is the sum of these two numbers. (7.14 x 10^10) + (3.21 x 10^10) = 1.035 x 10^11
