If we're talking about a box with dimensions 10 ft, 19 ft and 20 ft, it's probable that the instructions say to calculate the volume. That would be
V = (10 ft)(19 ft)(20 ft) = 3800 cubic feet.
Break down the problem into these two equations;
x = -31
-x = -31
Solve for the 1st equation; x = -31
x = -31
Solve for the 2nd equation; -x = -31
x = 31
Collect all solutions
x = ±31
Check the solution
When x = -31, the original equation; |x| = -31 does not hold true. Thus, we will drop x = -31 from the solution set.
Check the solution again;
When x = 31, the original equation |x| = -31 does not hold true as well. Thus we will drop x = 31 from the solution set.
Therefore,
<u>No solution exists to this equation. </u>
Steps to solve:
2(n + 3) = 2n + 3
~Distribute left side
2n + 6 = 2n + 3
~Subtract 6 to both sides
2n = 2n - 3
~Subtract 2n to both sides
n = -3
Best of Luck!
396 out of 2800 shirts are defected.
396/2800 * 100 = 14.1% of the shirts were defected
