Not sure what the 5 step plan is but
Joey has 11 nickels
so from "<span>The number of dimes is 3 times the number of nickels."
we know joey has 33 dimes.
11 nickels is 55 cents. 33 dimes is 3 dollars and 30 cents
in total 3 dollars and 85 cents</span>
Total: 73
dogs: x
cats: 2x+10
2x+10+x=73
3x+10=73
3x=63
x=21
dogs: x
dogs: 21
cats: 2x+10
cats: 52
Check answer:
cats+dogs=73
52+21=73
There's no need for a system of linear equations if you were to solve a real life problem like this. In calculus, they don't give a rat about HOW you get your answer to an easy algebra 1 equation, as long as you used one of the correct methods and got the right answer.
Best of luck my friend. :)
The coefficient in (4x-2) is the -2
Hope this helps. If you have any further question ask me in comment.
Answer:
x = 
Step-by-step explanation:
Since you cannot subtract -1 from 4x, you multiply 2 × 4x = 8x
Now, you have 8x - 1 + 3 = 7
Seperate the 8x from the other numbers
8x = 1 - 3 + 7 ---> 6
8x = 6
Now simplify
x = 
<----- to reduce, divide the numerator and denominator by 2
Hence,
x =
