-14x + 14 = 8
A hot-air balloon has an 8-foot diameter that is changing at a rate of 14 foot per minute. How long in minutes, x, will it take until the balloon has a diameter of 14 feet?
We observe that when we clear x we have:
-14x = 14-8
-14x = 6
Which means that the balloon will not reach a diameter of 14 feet
Given the information from the study, the average soil saturation for the county last year is 1.2 times the saturation reported for the Northwest part of the county this year.
<span>Also, the average soil saturation for the county last year is 0.25 of the saturation reported for the Southeast part of the county this year.</span>
2 less than (3 times a number) is the same as (the number plus 10)
2 less than (3*x) = (x + 10)
3x - 2 = x + 10
From here, you solve! :)
3x - 2 - x = x + 10 - x
2x - 2 = 10
2x - 2 + 2 = 10 + 2
2x = 12
2x / 2 = 12 / 2
x = 6
Hope this helps! :)
