I would like to know how to solve this problem.

frez [133]

We are given the equations 3x+5y=-3 and x-5y=-5.

Both equations have a 5y term which allows us to easily solve the system by elimination. To do so we will add the equations together like a simple addition problem by adding the x terms together, the y terms together, and the integer answers together.

3x + 5y = -3
+x - 5y = -5
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4x + 0y = -8

The y terms cancel out since one is positive and one is negative. Now we can solve for x.

4x = -8

$\frac{4x}{(4)} = \frac{-8}{(4)}$

x = -2

Now plug -2 in for x in one of the original equations to find y.

(-2) - 5y = -5

-5y = -3

y = 3/5

Our answer as an ordered pair is (2, 3/5)

6 0

3 years ago

John bought a used truck for $4,500. He made an agreement with the dealer to put $1,500 down and make payments of $350 for the n

musickatia [10]

Answer:

(D) 36%

Step-by-step explanation:

Actual cost of truck = $4500

Down payment = $1500

Money left to be paid = 4500-1500 = $3000

A = Monthly payments = 350

n = 10

Principal value (P) = 3000

Using formula,

A= $\frac{Pr(1+r)^{n}}{(1+r)^{n}-1}$

350 = $\frac{3000r(1+r)^{10}}{(1+r)^{10}-1}$

= 36% (approx)

Hence (D) is correct.

5 0

3 years ago

Two thirds of a number decreased by six is two. what is the number?

Kisachek [45]

Answer: The number is: " 12 ".

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Let "x" represent "the unknown number" (for which we wish to solve.

The expression:

$\frac{2}{3}$ x − 6 = 2 ; Solve for "x" ;
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Method 1)

Add "6" to EACH SIDE of the equation;
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→ $\frac{2}{3}$ x − 6 + 6 = 2 + 6 ;

to get:

→ $\frac{2}{3}$ x = 8 ;
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Multiply each side of the equation by " $\frac{3}{2}$ " ; to isolate "x" on one side of the equation ; and to solve for "x" ;
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→ $\frac{3}{2}$ * $\frac{2}{3}$ x = 8 * $\frac{3}{2}$ ;

→ x = 8 * $\frac{3}{2}$ ;

= $\frac{8}{1}$ * $\frac{3}{2}$ ;

= $\frac{8*3}{1*2}$ ;

= $\frac{24}{2}$ ;

= 12 .
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x = 12 .
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Method 2)
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$\frac{2}{3}$ x − 6 = 2 ; Solve for "x" ;

Add "6" to EACH SIDE of the equation;
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→ $\frac{2}{3}$ x − 6 + 6 = 2 + 6 ;

to get:
→ $\frac{2}{3}$ x = 8 ;
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Multiply each side of the equation by "3" ; to get rid of the "fraction" ;
 → 3 * $\frac{2}{3}$ x = 8 * 3 ;
→ $\frac{3}{1}$ * $\frac{2}{3}$ x = 8 * 3 ;
→ $\frac{3*2}{1*3}$ x = 8 * 3
→ $\frac{6}{3}$ x = 24 ;

→ 2x = 24 ;

→ Divide each side of the equation by "2" ; to isolate "x" on one side of the equation; & to solve for "x" :

2x / 2 = 24 / 2 ;

x = 12 .
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Method 3).
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$\frac{2}{3}$ x − 6 = 2 ; Solve for "x" ;
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Add "6" to EACH SIDE of the equation;
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→ $\frac{2}{3}$ x − 6 + 6 = 2 + 6 ;

to get:

→ $\frac{2}{3}$ x = 8 ;
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Now, divide each side of the equation by " $\frac{2}{3}$ " ;
to isolate "x" on one side of the equation; & to solve for "x" ;
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{ $\frac{2}{3}$ x } / { $\frac{2}{3}$ } = 8 / { $\frac{2}{3}$ } ;

to get: x = 8 / { $\frac{2}{3}$ } ;

= 8 * ( $\frac{3}{2}$ ;

= $\frac{8}{1}$ * $\frac{3}{2}$ ;

= $\frac{8*3}{1*2}$ ;

= $\frac{24}{2}$ ;

= 12 ;
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x = 12 .
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NOTE: Variant: (in "Methods 2 & 3") :
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At the point where:
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= 8 * ( $\frac{3}{2}$ ) ;

= $\frac{8}{1}$ * $\frac{3}{2}$ ;
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We can cancel out the "2" to a "1" ; and we can cancel out the "8" to a "4" ;
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{since: "8÷2 = 4" ; and since: "2÷2 =1" } ;
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and we can rewrite the expression:
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$\frac{8}{1}$ * $\frac{3}{2}$ ;
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as: $\frac{4}{1}$ * $\frac{3}{1}$ ;
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which equals:
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→ $\frac{4*3}{1*1}$ ;

= $\frac{12}{1}$ ;

= 12 .
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x = 12 .
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Answer: The number is: " 12 ".
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8 0

4 years ago

Plz help its math now plz

goldfiish [28.3K]

1 is 11 over nine the last one and the second one is 11

8 0

3 years ago

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What is 120 ratio 5:7

Andrews [41]

Answer:

50