Question

The Value of Expression B is eight times the value of Expression A Without evaluating Expression A, Determine what number belongs in the box in Expression B. Explain how you determined This Question.

Expression A: 4×[(1.5+100.25)x3.65]
Expression B : ?×[(1.5=100.25)x3.65]

Answer 1

Unknown: X

Expression B = 8 Expression A
X×[(1.5+100.25)x3.65]=8 {4×[(1.5+100.25)x3.65]}
X×[(1.5+100.25)x3.65]=32×[(1.5+100.25)x3.65]

Comparing the two expressions, X=32

Answer: The number belongs in the box in Expression B is 32