2x + 4 = 12
We're simply just trying to isolate x.
So, we must get x onto it's own side of the equal sign :)
Our first step is to subtract 4 from both sides.
2x + 4 - 4 = 12 - 4
Simplify.
2x = 8
Then, we divide both sides by 2.
2x ÷ 2 = 8 ÷ 2
Simplify.
x = 4
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To check your work, simply plug in the value of x into x in the original equation.
In this problem, x = 4, so plug in 4 for x.
2x + 4 = 12
2(4) + 4 = 12
Simplify.
8 + 4 = 12
12 = 12
Therefore, x = 4
~Hope I helped!~
8x - amount of boys
7x- amount of girls
8x + 7x = 195
15x= 195 ( divide by 15)
x= 13
8x = 8 x 13 = 104
7x = 7 x 13= 91
there are 104 boys, and 91 girls.
Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
A
(m² - 3m + 2) / (m² - m)
we see due to a little bit of experience with expressions and multiplications of expressions that
(m² - 3m + 2) = (m - 2)(m - 1)
(m² - m) = m(m - 1)
so,
(m - 2)(m - 1) / (m(m - 1)) = (m - 2) / m
so, that's not it.
B
(m² - 2m + 1) / (m - 1)
we see again
(m² - 2m + 1) = (m - 1)(m - 1)
so,
(m - 1)(m - 1) / (m - 1) = m - 1
so, that's not it.
C
(m² - m - 2) / (m² - 1)
we see again
(m² - m - 2) = (m - 2)(m + 1)
and
(m² - 1) = (m + 1)(m - 1)
so,
(m - 2)(m + 1) / ((m + 1)(m - 1)) = (m - 2) / (m - 1)
yes, that is the solution.
D
(2m² - 4m) / (2(m - 2))
2m(m - 2) / (2(m - 2)) = 2m/2 = m
no, that is not a solution.
Jessica solved for the correct value of a, but Sally's review was incorrect.
