The shadow cast by a house is 55 feet long. At the same time, a flagpole that is 15 feet tall casts a 25 foot long shadow. How t
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For this case we propose a system of equations:
x: Let the variable representing the quantity of Granny Smith apples
y: Let the variable representing the number of Gala apples
According to the statement we have:
From the first equation we have to:
replacing in the second equation:
So, Carl bought 7 Gala apples
On the other hand:
So, Carl bought 12 Granny Smith apples
Answer:
Carl bought 7 Gala apples and 12 Granny Smith apples
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Step-by-step explanation:
x-7y = -49
i) move x to the right-hand side and change its sign
-7y = -49-x
ii) change the signs on both sides of the equation
7y = 49+x
iii) divide both sides of the equation by 7
iv) use the commutative property to reorder the terms
* commutative property: a+b = b+a