BREAKDOWN
10 times: 10 ×
The sum of: ( ) + ( )
which would be : 10 × ( ) + ( )
half a number: 10 × ( X/2 ) + ( )
and 8: 10 × ( X/2 ) + ( 8 )
is 12 : 10 × ( X/2 + 8 ) = 12
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SIMPLIFICATION
Multiply ten: 10 X (X/2 + 8) = 12
which equals to: 5x + 80 = 12
bring the like terms together: 5x = 80 - 12
Equals: 5x = 78
Find out X:. x = 78/5
FINAL ANSWER:. X = 15.9
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Answer:
2nd option.
Step-by-step explanation:
3(8 - 4x) < 6(x - 5)
24 - 12x < 6x - 30
-12x - 6x < -30 - 24
-18x < -54
x > 3
*Tenths and *hundredths
The digit in the tenths place is 10 times the digit in the hundredths place. hope this helps.