Jen solved the equation 100 minus one-half x equals 92 to determine the number of questions, x, she answered incorrectly on a test. She began by subtracting 100 from both sides, then multiplying both sides by –2. Which best describes the accuracy of Jen’s work?

x = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract 100 from both sides: -1/2x=-8 Then multiply by -2 as they said: 1x=-16. It is now clear what x is. 1 times negative 16 is negative 16. Accuracy: 97%

since your problem is x^4 = 81, what you have to undeo is the "to the fourth power" part.

the inverse (opposite operation) of "to the fourth power" is "to the fourth root".

  (x^4) ^ ¼   = 81 ^ ¼  

  81 = 3^4     so (3 ^ 4) ^ ¼   =   3 ^ 1   = 3

by hand: (3 ^ 4) ^ ¼   =   3 ^ (4 x ¼) = 3 ^ 1   = 3   (when you take a power to a power, multiply the exponents.)

or, do it by calculator. one way of finding the fourth root is to use ^ (1/4)

step-by-step explanation:

step-by-step explanation:

1. practice, practice & more practice

2. review errors

3. master the key concepts

do not try to memorise the processes.

4. understand your doubts.

5. create a distraction free study environment

6. create a mathematical dictionary

7. apply maths to real world problems.