ANSWER
For Jamal statement to be true,

EXPLANATION
The given statement is:
ax + b = a(x + c)
We expand the left hand side to obtain,
ax + b = ax + ac
Subtract ax from from both sides of the equation.
b=ac
We know that, a≠0 , so we can divide through by 'a'.

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that Jared invested some money in a company's stock. Luckily for Jared, the company became very popular and the value of Jared's investment this morning is 7 times as large as the value of his investment yesterday morning.
a) Suppose Jared invested amount P
Today its value is 7P
i.e. 700% of yesterday value is value of Donald's investment this morning
b) Increase in value in one day from yesterday to today = 6 times P
i.e. increase in percent = 600%
Change in investment = +600%
Answer:
The temperature changed by 45˚
Step-by-step explanation:
Set up an algebraic equation
-5 + x = 40
Add 5 to both sides
x = 45