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9a + 3(8-2a)
9a + 24 - 6a
(9a -6a) +24
3x + 24
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Think of a rational number as a fraction. The definition of a rational number is that it is the ratio of integers that, when divided, is either an integer, a decimal that terminates, or a decimal that repeats. 6/3 = 2 (6/3 is a rational number that divides to 2); 1/2 = .5 (1/2 is a rational number that divides to .5 which is a terminating decimal, meaning it ends); 1/3 = .33333333 (1/3 is a rational number that divides to .3333333 which is a repeating decimal). If we want to express 3.24 as a rational number, let's first put it into fraction form. The 4 in .24 is in the hundredths place, so as a fraction, .24 is 24/100. Check this on your calculator. Divide 24 by 100 and you get .24. So now what we have is 
Now express that mixed fraction as an improper and you're done. 3 times 100 is 300; 300 + 24 = 324. Put that back over 100 and your rational number is 324/100. Check that on your calculator, as well, just to see that it's true.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
b and c are the speeds of the boat in stool water, and current, respectively.
Going with the current, the boat travels b+c=16 km/h.
Going against the current, the boat travels b-c=6 km/h
add the equations together
b+c = 16
b-c = 6
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2b = 22
b = 11
c = 16-b = 5
To do this i add them uo and easily subtract woth a hand held calculator
Answer:
Negative 2.
Step-by-step explanation:
2x -1 would have an outcome of a negative number since 2 is positive and one is negative. if they were both positive numbers or negative numbers then the answer would be positive