Answer:
75
120
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the first mechanic's hourly rate = x
Let the second mechanic's hourly rate = y
x + y = 195
15x + 5y = 1725 Divide this equation by 5
3x + y = 345 Write the first equation below this one. Subtract
<u>x + y = 195</u>
2x = 150 Divide by 2
x = 150/2
x = 75
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x + y = 195
75 + y = 195
y = 195 - 75
y = 120
(7x-10) - (-6x-8)
distribute the negative to the (-6x-8)
(7x-10) + 6x+8
disregard the parenthesis because addition is associative
7x-10 + 6x+8
combine like terms
13x-2
13x-2 is the answer
I believe that the answer is 72.
Steps:
1. Do 19 + -23= -4
2. Do -48 + -80= -128
3. Do -17 + 20= 3
4. Your answers are -4, -128, and 3