College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.3 - Page 133: 16

Answer

x = 1

Work Step by Step

Write an equation. $2y_{1}-3y_{2}=4y_{3}-8$ Substitute for y1, y2 and y3. Solve for x. 2(2.5) - 3(2x + 1) = 4x - 8 5 - 6x - 3 = 4x - 8 10 = 10x x = 1
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