- 2x + 12 = 2(x + 6)
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Given:
Carol has 88cm of string and cuts it in the ratio 5 : 6.
To find:
How much longer is the longest piece compared to the shortest piece.
Solution:
Let the lengths of two pieces of string are 5x and 6x. Then,
Now, the lengths of pieces are:
And,
The difference between the longer piece and shorter piece is:
Therefore, the longer piece is 8 m longer than the shorter piece.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
<em>Let the number be x </em>
So,
=> The sum of number and 15 is x + 15
=> Three times will be 3(x+15)
<u>Given that</u> it equals 24
<u>So, the given condition is:</u>
3(x+15) = 24
<em>Resolving Parenthesis</em>
3x + 45 = 24
<em>Subtracting 45 to both sides</em>
3x = 24 - 45
3x = -21
<em>Dividing both sides by 3</em>
x = -7