Answer: -5(p-4)
Step-by-step explanation: The coefficient of a variable is the number multiplying it. To factor it, take the coefficient out and put it outside the parantheses. However, if you do that, make sure you take that coefficient out of all of your other terms!
y = number of days
35.50 + 18.25 y = 163.25
18.25 y = 163.25 - 35.50
18.25y = 127.75
y = 127.75 / 18.25
y = 7
so Martin has hired the machine for 8 days
( first day paid 35.50), then 7 days for 18.25
The answer is m=5 and m=-2. There is no extraneous solution for this equation.
There’s no answer for that it just depends
