Question

Solve the following.
3.0 (x - 2.5) = 7.5

Answer 1

(5q - 35m + 30q) - (11n + m + 7q)
(35q - 35m) - (11n + m + 7q)
28q - 36m - 11n

Answer 2

so you dont multiply the 5 by the second brackets right? I forgot how to do this :(

Answer 3

right, it is only part of the first series of variables, if all of them were in one set of parenthesis then you would multiply all by 5

Answer 4

alright thank you :) do you know this by the way? Solve the following. a) 3.0 (c-2.5) = 7.5

Answer 5

no prob and lets see..
c = 5

Answer 6

oh shoot sorry, it's not a "c" its an "x"

Answer 7

oh okay well same thing haha

Answer 8

Alright, sorry

Answer 9

Would it be....
3.0(x-2.5)=7.5
3.0x - 7.5 = 7.5 ?