Answer:
1
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
B. 
Step-by-step explanation:
Simplify the expression. Remember to go by the order of operations, or PEMDAS.
1) First, distribute the numbers outside of the set of parentheses to the terms inside the set of parentheses next to them. Then, simplify the fractions.
2) Finally, combine like terms. (This means to add or subtract constants and to add or subtract terms with the same variables.) You may need to convert terms to the same denominator in order to do so easier. Then, reduce the fraction.
Thus, the answer is .
Answer:
The student incorrectly used the Distributive property!
Step-by-step explanation:
The Distributive property says a(b+c)=ab+ac
In this problem the answer SHOULD be 3n-15, however the <u>student forgot to distribute the 3 to the -5</u>!
Answer:
3
Step-by-step explanation:
The number is 3.
Step-by-step explanation:
Finding the Number
To find the number, we have to translate the problem above to an algebraic equation. The algebraic equation refers to the statement of the equality of two algebraic expressions.
Equation:
Let "x" be the number.
4 is divided by a number - 4/x
3 divided by the number decreased by 2 - 3/x-2
"4 is divided by a number is equal to 3 divided by the number decreased by 2"
4/x = 3/x-2
Solution:
Cross multiply.
4/x = 3/x-2
x(3) = 4(x-2)
3x = 4x - 8
(Combine similar terms.)
3x - 4x = - 8
- x = - 8
- x/- 1 = - 8/- 1
x = 8
Final Answer:
8
Checking:
4/x = 3/x-2
4/8 = 3/8-2
1/2 = 3/6
1/2 = 1/2 ✔
