shacambriaf98 shacambriaf98
  • 02-11-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

If 2a - 8 = 4 and 3b - 8 = 10, what is the value of a + b?

Respuesta :

helpimstuckonapaper
helpimstuckonapaper helpimstuckonapaper
  • 02-11-2017
The answer is 12. This is because 4+8=12, and 12 divided by 2 is 6. Therefore a=6. 10+8=18, and 18/3 equals 6. Therefore, b=6. 6+6 is 12.
Answer Link
SchoolNerd1947
SchoolNerd1947 SchoolNerd1947
  • 02-11-2017
2a-8=4
Add eight to both sides of equal sign.
2a=12
Divide both sides by 2
A =6

3b-8=10
Add eight to both sides of the equal sign.
3b=18
Divide by 3 on both sides
B= 6

A + b=
6 +6= 12

Your answer is 12.

I hope this helps!
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

how to increase current​
M SE2 F SOCIAL CONTEXT Examine the narrator's description of John's sister in lines 158-162. How do these lines add to your understanding of the story's setting
A test has a 50 questions. Two are essay and the remaining are multiple choice and fill in the blank at a 5:1 ratio respectively. That means: for every 5 multip
were slaves treated better than anima;s
Yare yare daze ZA WOULDO
Distribute 6x (5 – 7x).
Help ASAP please! Idk what to do!!!!!!
Tony's club is selling oranges to raise money. For every box they sell, they get 1 1/8 dollars profit. They have sold 75 boxes already. How many more boxes must
need help i don't understand
I need help please can someone help me find each area thank you