It's like discovering the answer to a puzzle. the purpose in solving an equation is to find the value or values of the variable that makes it a true statement. any value of the variable that makes the equation true is called a solution to the equation.
One number is 4 less than 3 times a second number. if 3 more than two times the first number is decreased by 2 times the second number, the result is 11. use the substitution method. what is the first number?
Travis and paula went to lunch. travis ordered a sandwich for $7.50 and paula ordered a burger for $5.25.after lunch, they left a 15% tip for the waiter. how many money did they spend altogether?