brianna91chavez brianna91chavez
  • 04-05-2019
  • Mathematics
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Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided.
4(3 - 2x) = 15

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naycam2002 naycam2002
  • 04-05-2019

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

4(3-2x)=15

Distribute 4:

12-8x= 15

Subtract 12:

-8x= 3

Divide

X= -3/8 or -0.375

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kudzordzifrancis
kudzordzifrancis kudzordzifrancis
  • 04-05-2019

ANSWER

[tex]x = - \frac{3}{8} [/tex]

EXPLANATION

The given equation is:

4(3 - 2x) = 15

Expand the parenthesis to obtain:

12-8x=15

Group similar terms to get;

-8x=15-12

Combine similar terms to get:

-8x=3

Divide both sides by -8

[tex]x = - \frac{3}{8} [/tex]

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