2x+.5(x-4)=9
what is the answer to this
please show step by step

x = 4.4

Step-by-step explanation:

to solve this question 2x+.5(x-4)=9 step by step

solution

2x+.5(x-4)=9

first step, open the bracket

2x+.5(x-4)=9

2x + 0.5x -2 =9

2x + 0.5x = 9 + 2 collecting the like terms

2.5x = 11

divide both sides by the coefficient of x

2.5x/72.5 = 11/2.5

x = 4.4

all it means is function 3

costs the what? what is the cost of the pants?

step-by-step explanation:

if it is $10, then the price is 14.

take 40% of the cost, and then add the cost.

40% of 10 = 4

4+10 = 14.