1) 2x+3 = 5
-3 -3
2x =2
x=1
2) -x + 8 = 5
-8 -8
-x = -3
X=3
Answer:
A, x>3
Step-by-step explanation:
You solve the equation as normal by crossing out both sides and getting what equals to x, but since you divided by a negative the sign flips and you are left with your answer. Hope this helps!
Step 1:
Set Variables (We will use x & y)
x = years
y = total orangutan population
Step 2:
Set up Equations
784 - 25x = y
817 - 36x = y
Step 3:
Set equations equal to each other & solve
784 - 25x = 817 - 36x
784 = 817 - 11x
-33 = -11x
3 years = x
