Distributive property is
a(b+c)=ab+ac so
first, distribute
remember than (-) times (-)=(+)
-5(3x-8)=(-5)(3x)+(-5)(-8)=-15x+(+40)=-15x+40
so it is -15x+40=-45
the answe ris B
You can see how this works by thinking through what's going on.
In the first year the population declines by 3%. So the population at the end of the first year is the starting population (1200) minus the decline: 1200 minus 3% of 1200. 3% of 1200 is the same as .03 * 1200. So the population at the end of the first year is 1200 - .03 * 1200. That can be written as 1200 * (1 - .03), or 1200 * 0.97
What about the second year? The population starts at 1200 * 0.97. It declines by 3% again. But 3% of what??? The decline is based on the population at the beginning of the year, NOT based no the original population. So the decline in the second year is 0.03 * (1200 * 0.97). And just as in the first year, the population at the end of the second year is the population at the beginning of the second year minus the decline in the second year. So that's 1200 * 0.97 - 0.03 * (1200 * 0.97), which is equal to 1200 * 0.97 (1 - 0.03) = 1200 * 0.97 * 0.97 = 1200 * 0.972.
So there's a pattern. If you worked out the third year, you'd see that the population ends up as 1200 * 0.973, and it would keep going like that.
So the population after x years is 1200 * 0.97x
One solution. Given that there is only one variable and it is linear, we know it must only have one solution. <span />
a) A mathematical equation that represents the total cost, t, for a adult tickets and c child tickets is t = $5a + $3c.
b)No, she cannot buy 2 adult tickets and 7 child tickets.
<h3>Define equation.</h3>
Mathematical equations are relationships between two expressions that are equal on both sides of the equal to sign. An equation is, for instance, 3y = 16.
Given,
Maymont Middle School is selling tickets for the winter musical. Adult tickets cost $5 each and child tickets cost $3 each.
a) Mathematical equation:
represents the total cost, t, for a adult tickets and c child tickets
t = $5a + $3c
A mathematical equation that represents the total cost, t, for a adult tickets and c child tickets is t = $5a + $3c.
b) Ciera has $28.
a = 2 c = 7
Equating values in equation,
= $5(2) + $3(7)
= $10 + $27
= $37
No, she cannot buy 2 adult tickets and 7 child tickets.
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