Asked by Anonymous

If you multiply a number by 3 and then add 40, the result is the same as if you first add 17 and then multiply by 2. What is the result if you subtract 9 from the number and then multiply by 4?
A. -60
B. -72
C. -84
D. -108
E. -124
Answered by PsyDAG
3x + 40 = 2(x+17) = 2x + 34

x = -6

4(-6 -9) = ?
Answered by Anonymous
4( -15) = -60
Answered by PsyDAG
Right.
Answered by Anonymous
Thank you very much PsyDAG.
Answered by h
108