5 multiplied by .3 is 1.5
1.5 + 18.5 = 20.
y = 9.25
According to my calculations it should be 52 pages
The solution of 0.6(4-2x)=20.5-(3x+10) is x = 4.5
<u>Solution:</u>
Given, expression is 0.6 ( 4 – 2x ) = 20.5 – ( 3x + 10 )
We have to solve the above given equation for x.
Now, take the equation

We have to use BODMAS rule. BODMAS means sequence of operations which is brackets, order, division, multiplication, addition and then subtraction
On solving the brackets, we get

Now multiplication is given preference


Now subtraction is done

Now division is performed

Hence, the value of x is 4.5
F(x) = -1.50x + 40.....basically, this is saying that Gloria has 40 bucks in her lunch account and each meal costs her 1.50.
By changing the -1.50 to -2.75 means she is paying more for her meals...the cost of a meal went up from 1.50 to 2.75.