= 2a - 1
2() = 2(2a - 1) <em>multiplied both sides by 2 </em>
ab = 4a - 2 <em>distributed the 2 on the right side</em>
ab - 4a = -2 <em>subtracted 4a from both sides</em>
a(b - 4) = -2 factored out "a" from the left side
a = 
<em>divided (b - 4) on both sides</em>
Answer: a =
People were in favor of the new hotel=25% of 6000 people.
25% of 6000 people=(25/100)*6000=(25*6000)/100=1500 pople.
1500 people were in favor of the new hotel.
The weight is proportional to the price. So if 10lb cost $18.24, quarter as much (2.5lb) would cost four times less($18.24÷4=$4.56).
Answer:
a = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Since x = 7 is a solution, substitute x = 7 into the equation and solve for a
4(7) - 2(7 + a) = 8 , that is
28 - 2(7 + a) = 8 ( subtract 28 from both sides )
- 2(7 + a) = - 20 ( divide both sides by - 2 )
7 + a = 10 ( subtract 7 from both sides )
a = 3
