Answer
13/3
Work Step by Step
In order to solve this problem, we first translate the words into a mathematical expression, and then we solve. Doing this, we find:
$$2(4+3x)=34 \\4+3x=17 \\ 3x=13 \\ x=\frac{13}{3}$$
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.5 Problem Solving - 2.5 Exercise Set - Page 122: 12
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