Question

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The equation 8x − 12 = 4x represents two cars traveling in opposite directions, where x represents the distance in miles between the cars. What is the distance, in miles, between the cars?

x = 48
x = 30
x = 3
x = 1

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

8x - 12 = 4x ( subtract 4x from both sides )

4x - 12 = 0 ( add 12 to both sides )

4x = 12 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 3

the distance between the cars is 3 miles

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

8*3 = 24

4*3=12

24-12=12