The first problem
x(x+3)=28
x^2+3x=28
x=4
The second problem
x(x-4)=32
x^2-4x-32=0
x=8
(x-4)/10=7/5
x-4=70/5
x-4=14
x=18
here you go, practice it once or twice. good luck
Answer: 14 tons
$3,860.50
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x = the amount of sugar transported.
First company:
The cost is $3157 truck rental plus $50.25 per ton of sugar.
Total cost = 3157 + 50.25x dollars
Second company:
There is no charge for truck rental, but it costs $275.75 per ton of sugar.
The total cost is
275.75x
When the two costs are the same, then
275.75x = 3157 +50.25x
225.5x = 3157
x = 14 tons
The total cost is 275.75*14 = $3,860.50