Answer:
i think its b
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
0.12 x (x + 3000) = 4200
equation for her salary last year : last year's salary = (4200 / 0.12) - 3000
$32,000
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x = last year's salary
this year's salary = 3000 + x
this equation can be used to determine how much she saved this year = 0.12 x (x + 3000) = 4200
to find last year's salary, make x the subject of the formula
4200 / 0.12 - 3000 = x
x = $32,000
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
If I'm not mistaken by the question, we have

Multiply through by the LCM of all the denominators to clear the fractions. Since we have only one fraction, we multiply through by its LCM (3)


Putting all terms on the LHS (left hand side) and evaluating,

1/3 of the wall takes 1/2 gallon paint.
3(1/3 wall) takes 3(1/2 paint)
1 wall takes 3/2 paint
Answer: 1
gallons paint