Your answer is 110/119
11/17 Divided By 7/10
11 * 10
17 * 7
110/119
That number can't be simplified, so that is your final answer.
Best of luck,
     - Ari -
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
<u>Set up an equation based on the information given</u>

<u>Combine like terms</u>



 
<u>Solve</u>




Answer
The width of the rectangular field is 75 yards.
 
        
             
        
        
        
3x+3y=-3
divide both sides by 3 for ease
x+y=-1
now eliminate x's
multiply that equation by 2 and add to other one
2x+2y=-2
<u>-2x+y=2 +</u>
0x+3y=0
3y=0
y=0
x+y=-1
x+0=-1
x=-1
(x,y)
(-1,0)
        
             
        
        
        
$4.06 in sales tax before tax for $58
7% of $42 = 2.94
7% of $58 = 4.06