Answer:
x3, +1
Step-by-step explanation:
To go from x to 3x +1, we need to multiply by 3 and add 1. However, the order is important! Think back to PEMDAS, BIDMAS or any equivalent, we know that multiplication goes before addition, and so x3 happens first. To double check, let's have a look at an example, and use x = 2, and so 3x+1 becomes 7.
If we add first, we get 2+1 = 3, and then when we multiply, we get 3x3=9, which isn't correct.
If we multiply first, we get 3x2=6, and then 6+1=7
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Answer:
x = 20
Step-by-step explanation:
Intersecting Chords Theorem: ab = cd
Step 1: Label our variables
<em>a</em> = x
<em>b</em> = x - 11
<em>c</em> = x - 8
<em>d</em> = x - 5
Step 2: Plug into theorem
x(x - 11) = (x - 5)(x - 8)
Step 3: Solve for <em>x</em>
x² - 11x = x² - 8x - 5x + 40
x² - 11x = x² - 13x + 40
-11x = -13x + 40
2x = 40
x = 20
Let's say that number is hmmm "a"
now.. twice "a" is 2*a or 2a
4 less than that is " 2a - 4"
now, the product of those two fellows is 286, well ok
a( 2a - 4) = 286
thus
