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Answer:
x = 1/2 (1 +\- i sqrt(23))
Discussion:
x \3x - 2 = (x/3)*x - 2 = (x^2)/3 - 2 (*)
1 \3x - 4 = (1/3)x - 4 (**)
(*) = (**) =>
(x^2)/3 -2 = (1/3)x - 4 => multiply both sides by 3
x^2 - 6 = x - 12 => subtract x from both sides
x^2 -x -6 = -12 => add 12 to both sides
x^2-x +6 = 0
Using the quadratic formula gives:
x = 1/2 (1 +\- i sqrt(23))
Thank you,
MrB
Answer:
1. He added 5 instead of subtracted 5.
2. He should have subtracted 5.
3. 2 2/3
Step-by-step explanation:
3x+5=13
subtract 5 to both sides 3x=8
divide both sides by 3 x=8/3 or 2 2/3
2/9 × 3 =
= 2×3 / 9 =
= 6/9 =
= 2/3
Answer is 1 and 3. You’re welcome.
