Using a system of equations, it is found that there are 5 dimes and 9 quarters in his pocket.
<h3>What is a system of equations?</h3>
A system of equations is when two or more variables are related, and equations are built to find the values of each variable.
In this problem, the variables are given as follows:
- Variable x: number of dimes in his pocket.
- Variable y: number of quarters in his pocket.
He has a total of 14 coins, hence:
x + y = 14 -> y = 14 - x.
They are worth $2.75, hence, considering the value of each coin(dimes $0.1 and quarters $0.25), we have that:
0.1x + 0.25y = 2.75
Since y = 14 - x:
0.1x + 0.25(14 - x) = 2.75
x = (0.25*14 - 2.75)/0.15.
x = 5.
y = 14 - x = 14 - 5 = 9.
There are 5 dimes and 9 quarters in his pocket.
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The answer is 7 1/2 becasue if you add the whole #s then the fractions you get the answer
Answer:
the answer is -2,-2
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
Speed of the slower plane = 320 mph
Speed of the faster plane = 450 mph
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the speed of the slower plane = x mph
And the speed of the faster plane = y mph
Difference in their speeds = 130 mph
y - x = 130 --------(1)
Formula for the distance traveled = Speed × time
Distance traveled by the faster plane in 5 hours = 5y miles
Distance traveled by the slower plane in 5 hours = 5x miles
Total distance traveled by both the planes in 5 hours = 5(x + y) miles
5(x + y) = 3850
x + y = 770 ---------(2)
By adding equations (1) and (2)
2y = 900
y = 450 mph
From equation (2)
x = 770 - 450
x = 320 mph
