This is the given info:
\(g(x)=\frac{1}{4}x+\frac{3}{4}\)
\(g(x)=-\frac{3}{2}\)
\(g(x)=\frac{1}{4}x+\frac{3}{4}\) | To solve for x, substitute -3/2 into the equation for g(x). |
\(-\frac{3}{2}=\frac{1}{4}x+\frac{3}{4}\) | I will simplify the right hand side of the equation. |
\(-\frac{3}{2}=\frac{x}{4}+\frac{3}{4}\) | Because x/4 and 3/4 have common denominators, I can add them together. |
\(\frac{4}{1}*-\frac{3}{2}=\frac{x+3}{4}*\frac{4}{1}\) | To get rid of the pesky fractions, multiply both sides of the equation by the lowest common multiple of all denominators present in the equation. Let's figure out what 4*-3/2 is. |
\(\frac{4}{1}*-\frac{3}{2}=\frac{4*-3}{2*1}=\frac{-12}{2}=-6\) | Insert this back into the original equation. |
\(-6=x+3\) | Subtract 3 on both sides. |
\(-9=x\) | |
I agree, here, that the language is ambiguous, but you can specify, in words, which interpretation you want.
Expression | Words |
\(\pi*7^2\) | What is the product of pi and seven squared? |
\((\pi*7)^2\) | What is the quantity of pi multiplied by seven all raised to the second power? |
Generally, if you want to indicate parentheses, you will use the term "quantity of..."