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In order to solve this equation, we will have to use the distributive property.
What is distributive property?
We will need to distribute one term to the other terms preset.
Example : 4 ( 3x - 1 )
sing distributive property, we will have to distribute the term outside the parenthesis to the terms inside. In this case, we will have to distribute 4 to 3x and -1
( 4 × 3x ) + ( 4 × -1 )
12x + ( -4 )
= 12x - 4
This is after implementing the distributive property.
Now moving back onto the question
4 ( x + 5 ) = 3 ( x - 2 ) - 2 ( x + 2 )
Let us first solve 4 ( x + 5 )
Distribute 4 to x and 5
( 4 × x ) + ( 4 × 5 )
4x + 20
Now let's solve 3 ( x - 2 )
Distribute 3 to x and -2
( 3 × x ) + ( 3 × - 2 )
3x - 6
Solve for -2 ( x + 2 )
Distribute -2 to x and 2
( -2 × x ) + ( -2 × 2 )
-2x - 4
Now, let's get everything back together
4x + 20 = 3x - 6 - 2x - 4
Combine all the like terms
4x + 20 = x - 10
Adding 10 on both sides
4x + 20 + 10 = x - 10 + 10
4x + 30 = x
Subtracting 4x on both sides
4x - 4x + 30 = x - 4x
30 = -3x
Dividing by -3 on both sides
30 / -3 = -3x / -3
- 10 = x
<h2>x = - 10 </h2><h3>Hope my answer helps!</h3>
Since the variable type of writing utensil assumes labels and not numbers, it is classified as qualitative.
<h3>What are qualitative and quantitative variables?</h3>
- Qualitative variables: Assumes labels or ranks.
- Quantitative variables: Assume numerical values.
In this problem, the type of writing utensil has 4 labels: regular pencil, mechanical pencil, pen, whatever.
Hence, since the variable assumes labels and not numbers, it is classified as qualitative.
More can be learned about quantitative and qualitative variables at brainly.com/question/20598475
We are asked for the equation of the line that passes through (-2,4) and has an undefined slope. An undefined slope means the slope is infinity or that the change in y is zero. Hence, the line should be vertical. The line that passes through (-2,4) is x = -2.
