Answer:
x = 5 
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi there!
So, to answer this problem, I'll use the reverse method.
31 - 4 = 27,
So how many times, can 5 go into 27?
The closest factor of 5 to 27 is 25.
5 can go in to 27, 5 times.
Continuing on, there is a 2 left over, so the answer to your question is
x = 5 
5 · 5
- 4 = 31
Let me know if I am incorrect and I will attempt to find the right answer for you.
<em>waffletowne</em>
-24a²- 6a +9 = - 3(8a² +6a - 9)
8a² +6a - 9 =0
x=(-b +/-√(b² - 4ac))/2a
x = (-6 +/-√(36+4*8*9) /(2*8) = (-6 +/-√(324) /16 = (-6 +/-18)/16
x1 = (-6 +18)/16 = 0.75
x2 = (-6 -18)/16 = - 1.5
-24a²- 6a +9 = - 3(8a² +6a - 9) = -3(a - 0.75)(a + 1.5)
The answer would be 0.25... when multiplying by 10, shift the decimal place one to the right.