Use substitution
3x = 2(-6x + 18) + 14
3x = -12x + 36 + 14
3x = -12x + 50
15x = 50, x = 50/15 = 10/3
Solution: x = 10/3
10% of 40 is 4.
1% of 40 = 40/100 = 0.4.
10% of 40 = 10.
Write 10% as a decimal number = 10% = 10/100 = 0.1
Multiply 0.1 by 40 = 0.1 × .40 = 4
Answer:
1 : 4
Step-by-step explanation:
Remember, your units have to match, so
3 in : 1 ft
doesn't look right, change 1 ft to 12 in.
3 in : 12 in
reduce by 3
1 : 4
The answer for you problem is 6
