The correct answer should be 3.
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To solve this expression, you must follow your orders of operations or PEMDAS (Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction).
In the case of <span>5[3(14.5+7)-3]-7.4, you not only have parenthesis, but you also have brackets. To start, you would first simplify what is in the parenthesis:
</span><span>5[3(14.5+7)-3]-7.4
5[3(21.5)-3]-7.4
Now, simplify what is in the bracket, starting by multiplying 3(21.5) since multiplication comes before addition and subtraction:
</span><span>5[3(21.5)-3]-7.4
5[64.5-3]-7.4
5[61.5]-7.4
Now, multiply 5*61.5 since multiplication comes next:</span>
<span>5[61.5]-7.4
307.5-7.4
And finally, subtract what is left since it is your final operation remaining to get 300.1 as your final answer.
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Answer:
x = 14
General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Equality Properties
- Multiplication Property of Equality
- Division Property of Equality
- Addition Property of Equality
- Subtraction Property of Equality
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
<em>Identify</em>
3x - 5 = 37
<u>Step 2: Solve for </u><em><u>x</u></em>
- [Addition Property of Equality] Add 5 on both sides: 3x = 42
- [Division Property of Equality] Divide 3 on both sides: x = 14
