He is not making a valid inference because he is assuming the student populations interest based on a small part/ group of the student population, his class.
Answer:
The first equation; x-2y=8
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi there!
We're told that Ty wants to isolate x in one of the equations. To do so in either, he will need to use inverse operations to cancel out values and leave just x remaining on one side of the equation.
In the second equation, he would need to subtract both sides by 6y and then divide both sides by 4 to isolate x. It's a two-step process.
However, in the first equation, he only needs to add 2y to both sides to isolate x.
I hope this helps!
Let f and s represent the weights of the first and second objects, respectively.
.. f - s = 200 . . . . . . . . the first is 200 lb heavier than the second
.. s = (1/3)f . . . . . . . . . . the second was 1/3 the weight of the first
In augmented matrix form, the equations can be written
.. f - s = 200
.. f - 3s = 0
The solution is
.. f = 300
.. s = 100
Their total weight is 400 lb, not enough to kill Mr. Boddy. The physics-loving professor is apparently innocent.