-1/2(-3/2x + 6x + 1) - 3x what is the equivalent expression

Step-by-step explanation:

Apply the Distributive Property of Multiplication.  Multiply each of the three terms inside parentheses by -(1/2):

(3/4)x - 3x - (1/2) - 3x, or

(3/4)x - 6x - 1/2

The first two terms can be combined, to obtain:

(-5 1/4)x - 1/2, or (-21/4)x - 1/2

use an equation of ratios to determine the amount of gas needed to fill the tank.

    0.2             0.8

  =    

288.75             x

                                                              231 gal

so, 0.2x = (0.8)(288.75 gal), and x = = 1155 gal.

                                                                0.2

it would take 1155 gal. to fill the tank.

the cost would be

1155 gal         $3

* = $3465   (answer)

      1           1 gal

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