Answer:
x=-8
Step-by-step explanation:
I always change the decimals into whole numbers by multiplying them by 10. If you do this, it is much easier to solve. All you do is multiply every term by 10.
the equation changes to
-5(x+3)-2x=41
-5x-15-2x=41
combine like terms
-7x-15=41
bring the 15 over to the 41
-7x=56
divide everything by 7
-x=8
change x to a positive
x=-8
Wait is it not at all 14.5 or 14 1/2 Because with the math I did I got 14 1/2
Answer:
4 hours of rental
Step-by-step explanation:
y1 = 20 + 13.5x
y2 = 6 + 17x
20 + 13.5x = 6 + 17x
20 - 6 = 17x - 13.5x
14 = 3.5x
x = 4
Costs y1 and y2 are equal on renting for 4 hours
