Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.5 Problem Solving - 2.5 Exercise Set - Page 122: 9

Answer

Work Step by Step

In order to solve this problem, we first translate the words into a mathematical expression, and then we solve. Doing this, we find: $$2x-3=19 \\ 2x=22 \\ x=11$$

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