3x + 24 = (3)(x) + (3)(8)
You can see that there is multiplier 3 near x and 8. You can factor it and make
3x + 24 = 3(x + 8)
So, the answer is 3. Hope this helps!
Answer:
12 machines
Step-by-step explanation:
The production rate per machine is 1240/20 = 62
For 1,984 printers it would take 32 machines (1984/62 = 32)
32 needed minus the 20 they already have means they need 12 more machines.
The answer is 2x + y - 53/2
