21 cars, 32 motorcycles.create a system of equations using x for cars and y for motorcycles.

multiply the top equation by 2 to prepare for elimination method

subtract terms

divide both sides by negative 2 to solve for x
x =21
plug in x into original equation to solve for y.
21 + y = 53
subtract both sides by 21
y=32
Since the slopes are equal they are parallel. I hope this helps.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Given</u>
- Dime = d = 10c,
- Nickel = n = 5c
- Total coins = d + n = 72
- Total value = $4.90 = 490c
<u>Equations</u>
Well since each shelf holds 40 you would add up the two shelves to 80 then add 5 on one shelve to get 85. Since he has room for 40 you would subtract 5 and get 35