Answer: 5x-5
Step-by-step explanation:
7 (x-1) -2 (x-1)
7x-7-2x+2
Combine like terms:
7x-2x=5x
-7+2=-5
Answer simplified is 5x-5.
Well it is distributive but you don't but the multiplication sign by the 8 with the parenthesis so it would be 8(12*5) and then you do 8*12 which is 96 and then 8*5 which is 40 and then add 96+40
Answer:
p equals two and four tenths
Step-by-step explanation:
First let's write our equation
five p plus three equals fifteen
<h3>Subtract three from both sides</h3><h3 />
five p equals twelve
divide both sides by 5
p equals two and four tenths
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Word Problem
You bought 5 pears that were worth x dollars, you have an extra 3 dollars, the total of the money you spent and you have is 15 dollars. How much does one pear cost?
I <em>think</em> the correct answer is A, but please do not be upset with me if it is incorrect.
