Answer:
8
Step-by-step explanation:
The term 8x is a product (as is any term). It is the product of a constant coefficient (8) and a variable (x). The "coefficient" is the multiplier of the variable of interest, so is 8 in this term.
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The word "coefficient" is often used to refer to the constant multiplier in any term. For example, in the term 6xy, if we just ask for the coefficient, we are interested in the value 6.
On the other hand, if we ask for the coefficient of y in that term, we expect to be told it is <em>6x</em>. That is, the "coefficient" is the multiplier of the specified variable or constellation of variables.
X/8-1/2=6
X/8=6+1/2=13/2
X/8=52/8
X=52
K = Kevin's age
D = Daniel's age
K = 3D
K - 4 = 5(D - 4)
Plug in 3D for the K values in the second equation.
3D - 4 = 5(D - 4) Use the Distributive Property
3D - 4 = 5D - 20 Add 4 to both sides
3D = 5D - 16 Subtract 5D from both sides
-2D = -16 Divide both sides by -2
D = 8
Now, plug that D value into the original equation.
K = 3D Plug in the D value
K = 3(8) Multiply
K = 24
Finally, you can double check your math.
4 years ago, Daniel would've been 4 and Kevin would be 20, so Kevin would've been 5 times as old as Daniel. And 8 x 3 = 24.
So, Kevin is 24.
Wait first where is the equation?
