Keyonna Keyonna

04-08-2014
Mathematics

contestada

16 increased by twice a number is -24. Find the solution??

Respuesta :

04-08-2014

The required equation is

2x + 16 = -24
=> 2x = -24 -16
=> 2x = -40
Dividing both sides by 2

x = -20

Answer Link

kate200468 kate200468

04-08-2014

[tex]x=?\\\\16+2x=-24\\2x=-24-16\\2x=-40\ /:2\\x=-20[/tex]

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

You'd like to build a 3D model of an airplane, but you're not quite sure how you want the airplane to look. What's the best way to start planning your project?

Neutral atoms of the same element can differ in A. chemical propertiesB. mass numberC. atomic numberD. number of protons and electrons

What led to the acceptance of women serving as military nurses?

What is the word "to call on god to witness that we are speaking the truth"?

(9, 8) is the midpoint of mc136-1.jpg. The coordinates of S are (10, 10). What are the coordinates of R?

PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!

The idea of __________ was not exactly new. it had its advocates from the ancient greek philosopher, anaximander, right down to darwin's own grandfather, erasmu

Perform the indicated operation. x^3-8/x^2+2x+4/(x^2-4)

Evaluate 27^2\27 ^4/3

Who will the anti-imperialist league oppose in elections? Why?