alyssaw411 alyssaw411

03-09-2017
Mathematics

contestada

A superhero recently asked his nemesis how many cats she has. She answered with a riddle: "Seven-eighths of my cats plus five." How many cats does the nemesis have?

Respuesta :

bdowd557 bdowd557

03-09-2017

7/8x + 5 = x

7x/8 = x - 5
×8

7x = 8 ( x - 5 )

distribute 8

7x = 8x - 40
-7x and +40

40 = x

she has 40 cats

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

can someone do my homework pls!

Which statement best explains the error in Anna’s chart?

While doing field research, two scientists discover a new species of plant. They take the plant back to their lab to watch how it grows and reproduces. Soon, th

Which pair shows equivalent expressions? Plz help me well mark brainliest! T-T

Which table has a constant of proportionality between y and x of 12 * 12 POINTS* answer this question correctly/perfectly! you will receive 12 points IF solve!!

Write the electronic configuration of 6c element and state the group,period to which it belongs

I need help finishing this. It has no due date but I would like to finish it soon:Topic: Why do girls have to pay for their feminine products at school?Argument

PLZ GIVE ME A BRAINLY

given g(x)=-x-4, find g(-5)

did she do it? change this sentence into passive