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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-08-14

Find the value of [tex]g[/tex] when [tex]5g + 15[/tex] equals [tex]2g + 21[/tex].

1. Solve for [tex]g[/tex].

2. Explain how you can check that the value you found for [tex]g[/tex] is correct.

3. If your check does not work, does that mean your results are incorrect? Explain.

Asked by liv3

Answer (2)

Equation: 5g+15=2g+21 -2g. -2g. Inverse Operation: Subtraction 3g+15=21 -15. -15. inverse Operation: Subtraction 3g= 6 3. 3. Inverse Operation Division g= 2. Answer.

Answered by edbeltran951 | 2024-06-10

To solve 5 g + 15 = 2 g + 21 , we find g = 2 . We check our answer by substituting back, confirming both sides equal 25 . If the check fails, it's essential to review calculations for possible errors.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-09-26

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