S=d/t ⇒d=s*t
s=speed
d=distance
t=time
The first train :
d=x
x=70 miles/h*t ⇒ x=70t (1)
The second train
d=360 miles - x
360 miles - x=80 miles/h*t ⇒360-x=80t ⇒ x=360-80t (2)
therefore, with the equations (1) and (2) we have a systeme of equations:
x=70t
x=360-80t
we can solve this system of equations by equalization method.
70t=360-80t
70t+80t=360
150t=360
t=360/150=2.4 (≈2 hour 24 minutes)
Answer: the first train meet with the second train in 2 hour 24 minutes.
Beaded braclets at 9 beads each
Then 156 beads = 156/9
17.333
But the answer is 17 braclets since she cannot make .333 of a braclet
First option:
y=money saved
x=number of months
y=30x+500
Second option:
y=50x+200
We have this system of equations:
y=30x+500
y=50x+200
We can solve this system of equations by equalization method
30x+500=50x+200
30x-50x=200-500
-20x=-300
x=-300/-20
x=15
so;
y=30x+500
y=30(15)+500
y=450+500
y=950
Answer; after 15 months, she would save the same amount using either option, the amount saved in either option will be $950.
