First you distribute the 3
(3x-12) (x+5)=0
then you set each equation equal to zero
3x-12=0 & x+5=0
then you solve for x
x =4, -5
OK. Hold on tight. Here we go.
Remember ... the "solution" is the number that 'g' must be
in order to make the equation a true statement.
The original equation: You said that -2 = g - 9
Now, let's add 9 to each side: 7 = g .
Let x = amount invested in 2% CD and y = amount invested in 3% CD
x + y = 60000
0.02x + 0.03y = 1600
SOLVE THE 1st EQUATION FOR x AND SUBSTITUTE RESULT IN 2nd
0.02(60000 - y) + 0.03y = 1600
1200 - 0.02y + 0.03y = 1600
0.03y = 400
y = 13333.34
x = 46666.66
