Javier has a basket of oranges and apples. The number of oranges is 2 more than twice the number of apples in the basket. The di

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Alex Ar [27]

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Javier has a basket of oranges and apples. The number of oranges is 2 more than twice the number of apples in the basket. The di

fference of half the number of oranges and half the number of apples is 4.

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Paha777 [63] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-12T20:52:57+03:00

Paha777 [63]3 years ago

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The answer is ONE SOLUTION. Hope that helps, sorry if it doesn't.

qaws [65] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-12T18:57:34+03:00

X = oranges / y = apples

x - 2 = 2y and 0.5x - 0.5y = 4

x - 2 = 2y
+2 +2
x = 2y + 2

0.5x - 0.5y = 4
2(0.5x - 0.5y = 4)
x - y = 8

Substitute

(x) - y = 8
(2y + 2) - y = 8
3y + 2 = 8
- 2 -2
3y = 6
y = 2

Substitute again

x = 2y + 2
x = 2(2) + 2
x = 4 + 2
x = 6

Hope this helps!