3x + 4y = 31
2x - 4y = -6
*The +4 and -4 in the center of the equation cancel out because 4-4 = 0*
3x = 31
2x = -6
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*add like terms*
3x + 2x = 5x
31 - 6 = 25
So now you should have this written on your paper ... > 5x = 25
*Divide by 5 on each side*
5x = 25
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5 5
x = 5
f(5) means to replace the x in the equation with 5.
f(5) = 8(5) - 3
f(5) = 40 - 3
f(5) = 37
Answer: the lines on the outside mean absolute value and the absolute value of -3 is 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Each dive goes further down, so it represents -50 ft (not positive which would represnt going up).
y= -125-50x
We know that there are 3 dives so plug that in for x
y= -125-50(3)
y= -125-150
y= -275
Final answer: -275 ft
