So first, you get the absolute value to one side:
Next, set up two equations; One where the value inside the absolute value lines is positive, and another where it is negative, and solve both for the variable:
Your answers are
8 and -8, or +-8.
Answer:
12(3y+2x)
Step-by-step explanation:
In this question, we are asked to give an expression that represents the total cost of shorts for the players.
He is ordering 2 pairs of short and 3 shirts. Hence, per player, he would be spending the following:
2 pairs of shorts at x dollars each. Cost here is just $2x
3 shirts at y per one. Cost is $3y
Per player he is spending a total of 3y + 2x
Now, there are people to cater for. The total amount to spend will now be 12(3y + 2z )
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
B 7/8 shows division, not multiplication
Answer:
Sam owes 4 friends $5
Step-by-step explanation:
We can set up the equation
23 = 5x + 3
Subtract the 3 from both sides
20 = 5x
x = 4 friends
