What is the value of x?
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They rented out 5 self-propelled mowers and 20 riding mowers.
Data;
- Total number of tool rented out = 25
- Cost of tools rented = $900
To solve this problem, we have to write a system of equations to represent the problem.
since we have
- x = self - propelled mower
- y = riding mowers
Let's write equations with these variables.
From equation (i)
Put equation (iii) into equation (ii)
Let's substitute the value of y into equation(i)
From the calculations above, they rented 5 self-propelled mowers and 20 riding mowers.
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