Use substitution to solve this problem m = -2, n = 4, p = 3, q = -82q - p =?
1 answer:
You might be interested in
Answer:
D
Step-by-step explanation:
(2x + 2) -
(3x - 1) = 15
multiply through by 4 ( the LCM of 2 and 4 ) to clear the fractions
2(2x + 2) - (3x - 1) = 60 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side
4x + 4 - 3x + 1 = 60
x + 5 = 60 ( subtract 5 from both sides )
x = 55