Step-by-step explanation:
Let the two numbers be x and y
x+y =5 ---1
x-y =-3 ---2
Rearrange equation 1
x =5-y
Substitute x in the second equation
(5-y)-y =-3
5-y-y =-3
5-2y =-3
Collect like terms
5+3 = 2y
8 = 2y
Divide both sides by the coefficient of y (2)
8/2 = 2y/2
4 = y
y= 4
Substitute y in equation 1
x+4 =5
Subtract 4 from both sides
x+4-4 = 5-4
x+0 = 1
x= 1
The two numbers are 1 and 4
Answer:Infinite
Step-by-step explanation:All rel nombers
one Brian's item cost: x
one Chris' item cost: x+2.5
Set up equation:
Brians amount = Chris amount
4*x = 3*(x+2.5)
solve for x:
4x = 3x + 7.5
x = 7.5
Brian's items cost $7.5 each.
Check:
Brian paid 4*7.5 = $30
Chris paid 3*10 = $30
The individual cost of Brian's items was $7.50, and the indiv. cost of Chris' items was $10.
Sorry but I don’t know the answer to this question
I think the answer should be 0.00002