X - 3X = 2(4+X)
Distributive Property:
X-3X = 8+2X
Subtraction Prperty:
-2X = 8+2X
Subtraction Property:
-4X = 8
Division Property:
x = 8/-4
X = -2
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Let's solve the equation step-by-step.
x−3x=2(4+x)
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
x−3x=2(4+x)
x+−3x=(2)(4)+(2)(x)(Distribute)
x+−3x=8+2x
(x+−3x)=2x+8(Combine Like Terms)
−2x=2x+8
−2x=2x+8
Step 2: Subtract 2x from both sides.
−2x−2x=2x+8−2x
−4x=8
Step 3: Divide both sides by -4.
−4x/−4 = 8/−4
x=−2
Answer:
x=−2
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Let the number of boys be x
Let the number of girls be x + 4
(x + 4) + x = 28
x + x + 4 = 28
2x + 4 =28
2x = 28 - 4 → 2x = 24 → x = 24 / 2 → x = 12
The number of boys is 12, so the girls are 12 + 4 = 16
Ratio of girls to boys → 16 : 12 → 4 : 3
Ratio of girls to boys is 4:3
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Answer:x=2 x=6
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