Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions - 1.7 Functions and Function Notation - 1.7 Exercises - Page 109: 57

Answer

The first step was wrong. The correct answer is $x=3$.

Work Step by Step

The given function is $f(x)=4x+8$. Substitute $f(x)=20$ into the function. $20=4x+8$ This step is wrongly done by Ashlyn. Subtract $8$ from both sides. $20-8=4x+8-8$ Simplify. $12=4x$ Divide both sides by $4$. $\frac{12}{4}=\frac{4x}{4}$ Simplify. $3=x$.
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