Question

Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation? 4 • (x – 3) = 9
A) add 2 to both sides
B)Apply the distributive property to get 4x - 12=9
C) Apply the distributive property to get 4x - 3=9
D) Subtract 9 from both sides

Answer 1

The answer is B. You will distribute 4(x-3)=9 to get 4x-12=9

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

sure

Answer 5

Mika’s gym allows her to bring 3 guests for free. After the first three, she must pay $7 per guest. How many guests, g, can she bring to the gym if she pays $42?

Three of these equations give the correct value of g. Which equation does NOT?
A) 7g = 63
B) 7g - 3 = 42
C) 7g(g- 3) =42
D) g=9

Answer 6

for C) 7(g - 3)= 42 * i mean

Answer 7

g should be 9. so A, D and C are correct values of g. B is not.

Answer 8

If shes paying $42 dollars that meant she paid for 6 guests and she can also bring 3 free for a total of 9 ppl.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

can i ask 2 more questions?

Answer 11

Solve n
-4 (n - 6) = 12

Answer 12

Start by simplifying. -4(n-6)=12 becomes -4n + 24 = 12