Solve for the variable:
17d-16=-43d-4
I got d= 1/3 but I'm not sure.... probably wrong
60 d = 12
d = 12/60 = 1/5
Dang it. I was (kinda) close. But thanks!!!
To solve for the variable, let's simplify the equation step by step.
1. Start by combining like terms on both sides of the equation:
17d - 16 = -43d - 4
2. Add 43d to both sides of the equation to eliminate the negative term (-43d):
17d + 43d - 16 = -4
Simplifying further:
60d - 16 = -4
3. Next, add 16 to both sides of the equation to isolate the "60d" term:
60d - 16 + 16 = -4 + 16
Simplifying further:
60d = 12
4. Finally, solve for "d" by dividing both sides of the equation by 60:
60d/60 = 12/60
Simplifying further:
d = 0.2
Therefore, the correct solution is d = 0.2, not 1/3.