Let z = 3x+2. Then, by substitution, your equation is
.. z^2 +7z -8 = 0
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This equation can be factored as
.. (z +8)(z -1) = 0
.. x = -8 or +1
Then
.. 3x +2 = -8 or +1
.. 3x = -10 or -1
.. x = -10/3 or -1/3
2.2, 5/2, square root of 10, 7/2, -4.8
The answer is B.
Explanation:
240-18
= 222
222-18
= 204
204-18
= 186
I think the answer would be 32 because 7x8 = 56 and 4x8=32
Hope this helps
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