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  • 10-08-2017
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write an equation to represent the relation. Then solve the equation. A number decreased by 30 is the same as 14 minus 3 times the number

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musiclover10045
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  • 10-08-2017

x-30 =14-3x

subtract 1 x from each side

-30 =14-2x

subtract 14 from each side

-44 = 2x

x=-44/2 = -22

x=-22


check:-22-30 = -52

14-3(-22) = 14-66 =-52

 both equations equal

X = -22

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ctta
ctta ctta
  • 10-08-2017
Both equations would equal -22
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