carlie04 carlie04
  • 17-12-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

what is the difference of 3 times a number and 18 is 39. what is the number

Respuesta :

quiltedflowers
quiltedflowers quiltedflowers
  • 17-12-2017
first, write out the equation

3x-18=39

it's much easier to solve it this way

then, get x alone

(3x-18)+18=39+18

3x=57

3x/3=57/3

so, x=19
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

An automobile engine exerts a force of 595 N to propel the car at 90.0 km/h on a level road.  What is the power output of the engine at that time?
Kelly carried a box weighing 10 N the 200 meters from his car to his new house.  George took the box from Kelly and carried it up the 3 meter tall flight of sta
if n is a positive integer, for what values of n is the function f(x) =x to the power of na) evenb) odd
G=H(q+Q)for Q Solve for Q I dont understand how to do this.
How was the Queen of Hawaii?
Give Reason:- 1)Vegetables release water after salt is added to them 2) Nucleus is absent in red blood cells 3) The skin of your fingers shrinks when you wash
An automobile engine exerts a force of 595 N to propel the car at 90.0 km/h on a level road.  What is the power output of the engine at that time?
An automobile engine exerts a force of 595 N to propel the car at 90.0 km/h on a level road.  What is the power output of the engine at that time?
What is the vertical asymptote for the function f(x) = ln(x + 4) - 2? Be sure to write your answer as an equation for a line.
explain how to do the factor tree for 75