Declaration
Let the original amount of the paycheck be x
Equation
Paycheck - cost of mower - cost of chainsaw - 180 = 270
x - [(3/8)x + (2/5)x + 180] = 270
Solve
Change 3/8 and 2/5 to a common denominator and add.
3*5/8*5 + 2*8/5*8 = 15/40 + 16/30 = 31/40
x - [(31/40)x + 180] = 270 Remove the outer brackets
x - (31/40)x - 180 = 270 Evaluate the "x"s
40/40x - 31/40x - 180 = 270
9x/40 - 180 = 270 Add 180 to both sides
9x/40 = 180 + 270
9x/40 = 450 Multiply by 40
9x = 18000 Divide by 9
x = 18000/9
x = 2000
His paycheck was 2000 dollars.
Do not simplify any part of the expression.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
We have to simplify the given expression:
First we group all the like terms of x.
Next we group all the like terms of y.
Now, we use distributive property for the multiplication,
is the required simplified expression.
Answer:
-0.8x + 4.8y + 16
Step-by-step explanation: