The symbols make it hard to solve, but it's still doable.
m = melon
c = coconut
f = flamingo
s = shirt
m - c + 1 = 4
f + f = c
m + s = 15 - 3
8 - m = m
Using the last equation, we can solve for a value of m.
Add m to both sides.
8 = 2m
Divide both sides by 2.
m = 4
The value of m is 4, and so we have one variable done.
m + s = 15 - 3
Replace value of m with 4.
4 + s = 15 - 3
Simplify right side.
4 + s = 12
Subtract 4 from both sides.
s = 8
The value of s is 8, and so we have two variables done.
m - c + 1 = 4
Replace value of m.
4 - c + 1 = 4
Combine like terms.
5 - c = 4
Subtract 5 from both sides.
-c = -1
Multiply all terms by -1.
c = 1
The value of c = 1.
We can now solve the final equation.
f + f = c
Replace value of c.
f + f = 1
Combine like terms.
2f = 1
Divide both sides by 2.
f = 0.5
We have all four variables solved for.
<h3>M, or melon, is equal to 4.</h3><h3>S, or shirt, is equal to 8.</h3><h3>C, or coconut, is equal to 1.</h3><h3>F, or flamingo, is equal to 0.5</h3>
