x + (x + 2) = 50
Combine like terms.
2x + 2 = 50
Subtract 2 from both sides.
2x = 48
Divide both sides by 2.
x = 24
Now that we have the value of x, we can find the value of the 2nd integer by adding 1 to the value of x.
24 + 1 = 25
<h3>The middle integer is equal to 25.</h3>
Question:
Select the three expressions that are equivalent to
:
a: 
b: 
c: 
d: 
Answer:
a: 
c: 
d: 
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
:
Required
Find equivalent expressions
<em>To solve this question; we'll simplify options a to do, one after the other</em>
a: 
From laws of indices;

This implies that;


From laws of indices;

This implies that


Hence,
is equivalent to 
b. 
From laws of indices;

This implies that


From laws of indices;

This implies that


Hence;
is not equivalent to 
c. 
From laws of indices;

This implies that


Hence,
is equivalent to 
d. 
From laws of indices;

This implies that

From laws of indices;

This implies that


Hence,
is equivalent to 
Answer:
x=-2
Step-by-step explanation:
-2x-4=8+4x
-6x=8+4
-6x=12
divide both side by -6
x=-2
16 2/3
- 4 3/4
First: Find a common denominator (LCD) for the fractions. In this case, 12.
16 8/12
- 4 9/12
11 11/12
Answer:
-9, or A
Step-by-step explanation: