I'm not sure what exactly you did wrong, but I agree with you that the sample size is too small, so the correct answer will probably be the fourth options. Hope that this gives you some confidence, and 'm sorry not to be able to help you any further...
They are similar. Set the proportions equal to each other
(x + 8)/8 = (x+14)/12
Cross multiply
(x + 8)/8 (8)(12) = (x + 14)/12 (12)(8)
12(x + 8) = 8(x + 14)
Distribute the 12 and 8 to the corresponding monomials inside the parenthesis
12(x + 8) = 12x + 96
8(x + 14) = 8x + 112
12x + 96 = 8x + 112
Isolate the x. Subtract 8x from both sides and 96 from both sides
12x (-8x) + 96 (-96) = 8x (-8x) + 112 (-96)
12x - 8x = 112 - 96
4x = 16
Isolate the equal sign. Divide 4 from both sides
4x/4 = 16/4
x = 16/4
x = 4
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4 is your answer for x
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hope this helps
Answer:
d
Step-by-step explanation:
He saves $1253 per month.
Explanation: 65% of $3580 is $2327, meaning he spends $2327 per month. He has $1253 left over because $3580-$2327=$1253.
