Answer:
-2
Assumption:
Find the value of x such that 
.
Step-by-step explanation:
Combine like terms:
This is not too bad too factor on the left hand side since 2(2)=4 and 2+2=4.
So we need to solve:
Subtract 2 on both sides:
Let's check:
0 was the desired output of 
.
The sale price S (in dollars) of an item is given by the formula
S=L−rL , where L is the list price (in dollars) and r is the discount rate.
Since, S = L -rL
rL = L -S
r = 
r = 
Since, the listed price of the shirt is $30, we have to find the discount rate.
Therefore, r = 
is the discount rate.
Answer: The numbers are -3 and - 6
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the first number be x and the second number be y , then from the first statement we have
x + 3 = y ............. equation 1
From the second statement
2y = 3x + 12 ............ equation 2
solving the resulting simultaneous equation by substitution method ,we have:
substitute x - 3= y into equation 2 , we have
2( x + 3) = 3x + 12
2x + 6 = 3x + 12
2x - 3x = 6
x = -6
substitute x = - 6 into equation 1 , that is
- 6 + 3 = y
Therefore ,
y = -3
2y = 3y + 3
Check:
x + 3 = y , implies
-6 + 3 = -3 = y
Also 2y = 3x + 12 , implies
2(-3) = -6
3(-6) + 12 = -6
