3(x-1)-2(2x+1)=8(x-1)

x = 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x-1)-2(2x+1)=8(x-1)

Distribute

3x -3  -4x-2  = 8x -8

Combine like terms

-x -5 = 8x -8

Add x to each side

-x-5+x = 8x-8+x

-5 = 9x-8

Add 8 to each side

-5+8 = 9x-8+8

3 = 9x

Divide by 9

3/9 = 9x/8

1/3 =x

3(x-1)-2(2x+1)=8(x-1)

Use distributive property:

3x-3 -4x-2 = 8x-8

Combine like terms:

-x -5 = 8x -8

Add 8 to both sides:

-x +3 = 8x

Add x to both sides:

3 = 9x

Divide both sides by 9:

x = 3/9

x = 1/3

use an equation of ratios to determine the amount of gas needed to fill the tank.

    0.2             0.8

  =    

288.75             x

                                                              231 gal

so, 0.2x = (0.8)(288.75 gal), and x = = 1155 gal.

                                                                0.2

it would take 1155 gal. to fill the tank.

the cost would be

1155 gal         $3

* = $3465   (answer)

      1           1 gal

hope this you

answer: the correct answer is -32

step-by-step explanation: