Simplify each side of the equation by removing parentheses and combining like terms.
Use addition or subtraction to isolate the variable term on one side of the equation.
Use multiplication or division to solve for the variable.
So in one year, the value of the car decreased by $4000, which is 1/5 or 20% of the original value.
THe answer is the second option because you have to use the pythogorean theorm to fing the 3rd side and multiply your answer by 2 to get the value of x.
Answer:
B- 125
Step-by-step explanation:
c + a = 400
a = 400 - c
5c + 8a = 2825
5c + 8(400 - c) = 2825
5c + 3200 - 8c = 2825
3c = 375
c = 125
