The number is x
it is negative
the square is 28 more than 3 times itself
x²=28+3x
minus (28+3x)
x²-3x-28=0
factor
(x-7)(x+4)=0
set to zero
x-7=0
x=7
this is not the answer because we were told the number was negative
x+4=0
x=-4
correct
the number is -4
test
(-4)²=28+3(-4)
16=28-12
16=16
check
the number is -4
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
I assume you mean associative property. As defined by mathwarehouse, The associative property states that you can add or multiply regardless of how the numbers are grouped. By 'grouped' we mean 'how you use parenthesis'. In other words, if you are adding or multiplying it does not matter where you put the parenthesis. Add some parenthesis any where you like!
Answer:
I am so confused
Step-by-step explanation:
The answer is 50
The ratio of boys to girls is 10:25 in the school
If sample has 20 boys (10x2) then based on ratio it would likely have 50 girls (25x2)
One 8th of a gallon is 16 Ounces, or a pint.
So he would have 144 ounces, or 9 pints.
