The sum of two numbers:
x + y = 108
The difference of the same two numbers:
x - y = 78
We can use substitution to figure out x and y:
x - y = 78 can be changed to x = 78 + y
We can plug this into the first equation:
78 + y + y = 108
78 + 2y = 108
2y = 30
y = 15
Now solve for x using any of the two equations. I'll use the first equation since it's easier:
x + 15 = 108
x = 93
In order to reduce ANY fraction to lowest terms, find any common factors
of the numerator and denominator, and divide them both by it. If they still
have a common factor, then divide them by it again. Eventually, they won't
have any common factor except ' 1 ', and then you'll know that the fraction is
in lowest terms.
Do 15 and 40 have any common factors ?
Let's see . . .
The factors of 15 are 1, 3, <em>5</em>, and 15 .
The factors of 40 are 1, 2, 4,<em> 5</em>, 8, 10, 20, and 40 .
Ah hah ! Do you see that ' <em>5</em> ' on both lists ? That's a common factor.
So 15/40 is NOT in lowest terms.
Divide the numerator and denominator both by 5 :
15 / 40 =<em> 3 / 8</em>
3 and 8 don't have any common factor except ' 1 '.
So 3/8 is the same number as 15/40, but in lowest terms.
Answer:
The 2-yard pièce of cotton cloth for $13.26
Step-by-step explanation:
2 yards is 6 feet then it would be $2.21 per foot.
The 17 foot piece would cost $3.29 per foot.
He will weigh 198 lbs. you add 3 lbs to his original weight for each year.
