If <em>x</em> = 4.338338338…, then
1000<em>x</em> = 4338.338338338…
and subtracting <em>x</em> from this eliminate the trailing decimal.
1000<em>x</em> - <em>x</em> = 4338.338338338… - 4.338338338…
999<em>x</em> = 4334
<em>x</em> = 4334/999
Answer:
The red will cost him more by $2.21
Step-by-step explanation:
First you multiply the amount of gallons of grey paint and the cost and you get 24.59 x 3= 73.77
The do the same for red
37.99 x 2= 75.98
the red is going to cost him more by 75.98-73.77= $2.21
Using the quadratic formula