Answer:
n = the first
n + 1 = the 2nd
n + 2 = the 3rd
n(n + 2) - (n + 1) = 10(n + 2) + 1
n2 + 2n - n - 1 = 10n + 20 + 1
n2 - 9n - 22 = 0
(n - 11)(n + 2) = 0
If two factors = 0, at least one must = 0.
n - 11 = 0
n = 11
11,12,13
n + 2 = 0
n = -2
-2,-1,0
These are the two rules for when a and b are positive numbers.
a + b = b + a
a - b ≠ b -a
a - b = -b + a
For example:
5.71 + 2.84 = 2.84 + 5.71
8.55 = 8.55
5.71 - 2.84 ≠ 2.84 - 5.71
2.87 ≠ -2.87
5.71 - 2.84 = -2.84 + 5.71
2.87 = 2.87
These are the rules for when a and b are negative numbers.
a + b = b + a
a - b = b + a
For example,
-6.2 + (-3.96) = -3.96 + (-6.2)
-6.2 - 3.96 = -3.96 - 6.2
-10.16 = -10.16
-6.2 - (3.96) = -3.96 + (-6.2)
-10.16 = -10.16
Also, if a is a positive number, while b is a negative number, we see these rules:
a + b = a - b
a - b = a + b
For example,
5.71 + (-6.2) = 5.71 - 6.2
-0.49 = -0.49
5.71 - (-6.2) = 5.71 + 6.2
11.91 = 11.91
Also, if a is a negative number while b is a positive number, then these rules will apply:
a + b = b - a
a - b = -b - a
For example,
-3.96 + 2.84 = 2.84 - 3.96
-1.12 = <span>-1.12
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-3.96 - 2.84 = -2.84 - 3.96
-6.8 = -6.8
I hope this helps! :)
slope intercept form is y=mx+b
so solve for y
2x+y=-3
minus 2x both sides
y=-2x-3
-2y=6+4x
divide both sides by -2
y=-3-2x
y=-2x-3
