(5 Neighbors) x (($1.00 Box) + (? Plant) + ($3.00 Gloves)) = 42.50
5 x (1 + x + 3) = 42.50
Combine in parens.
5 x (4 + x) = 42.50
Distribute.
20 + 5x = 42.50
Subtract 20 from both sides.
5x = 22.50
Divide both sides by 5.
x = 4.50
Thats the cost of each plant.
Check.
5 x (1 + 4.50 + 3)
5 x 8.50 = 42.50
Answer: X = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation!
Step 2: Subtract 4x from both sides.
Step 3: Subtract 6 from both sides.
Step 4: Multiply both sides by 2/(-7).
Answer:
-7 3/8
Step-by-step explanation:
The least common denominator of 3, 4, 6, and 8 is 24; converting all of our fractions to that denominator and solving, we have

So our solution is -7 3/8