so basically what you would have to do is set up your numbers. it would look something like this. 68
× 49
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and would then multiply 9 by 8, 9 by 6. put it down below the line while making sure to carry the numbers if need be. then do the same with the 4 times 8, and 4 by 6.
Example: 
We can see that there is more than one number with the variable x, therefore, we say they're ''like terms'' and because of that they can be summed. We do this with all of the other numbers with similar variables. If no numbers with similar variables are left, like 4a, you don't do anything but write them as they are. You can also see that 8 and 9 can also be summed because neither of them has a variable, therefore they're similar.
In this step, you just do the operation with the numbers and keep the same variable.
since there are not more numbers similar in variables, this operation is done.
I think it takes him about 9 minutes and 25 seconds to run a mile
Answer: The cost of 16 pencils and 10 notebooks is $5.84.
Explanation: You can solve this using linear systems:
Let X be the cost per pencil, and let Y be the cost per notebook.
(1) 7x+8y=4.15
(2) 5x+3y=1.77
Choose a variable to eliminate. I’ll eliminate X first as an example. To eliminate a variable, you must have the same coefficient beside the variable for both equations.
Equation 1 now becomes:
(3) 35x+40y=20.75
Equation 2 now becomes:
(4) 35x+21y=12.39
Now that you have 35 as a coefficient for X in both equations, you can subtract the two equations to officially eliminate it!
(3)-(4)
19y=8.36
y=0.44
Now that you have the value of Y, substitute that value into either one of the equations to get X.
Substitute y=0.44 in (1)
7x+8(0.44)=4.15
7x+3.52=4.15
7x=0.63
x=0.09
Therefore, the cost per pencil is $0.09/pencil and the cost per notebook is $0.44/notebook.
Almost done lol...
To find the cost of 16 pencils, multiply 0.09*16. That gives you $1.44, which will be the cost of 16 pencils.
The cost of 10 notebooks is 0.44*10, which gives you $4.40. That’s the cost of 10 notebooks.
To find the total price, add these values together!
1.44+4.40=5.84
Therefore, the cost of 16 pencils and 10 notebooks is $5.84.
Hope that helps シ
