Let x and y be the 2 parts of 15 ==> x + y=15 (given)
Reciprocal of x and y ==> 1/x +1/y ==> 1/x + 1/y = 3/10 (given)
Let's solve 1/x + 1/y = 3/10 . Common denominator = 10.x.y (reduce to same denominator)
==> (10y+10x)/10xy = 3xy/10xy ==> 10x+10y =3xy
But x+y = 15 , then 10x+10y =150 ==> 150=3xy and xy = 50
Now we have the sum S of the 2 parts that is S = 15 and
their Product = xy =50
Let's use the quadratic equation for S and P==> X² -SX +P =0
Or X² - 15X + 50=0, Solve for X & you will find:
The 1st part of 15 is 10 & the 2nd part is 5
The nature of the roots can be determined by the determinant of the equation. The determinant is:
b² - 4ac
If this is positive, there are two roots
If this is 0, there is only one root
If this is negative, there are complex roots
Answer:
5 gallons
Step-by-step explanation:
3/4 + 6/8 + 20/8 + 1
6/8 + 6/8 + 20/8 + 8/8
40/8 = 5 gallons
we are given
The ez pay plan costs $0.15 per minute
so, cost is $0.15 per minutes
we have
x minutes on the ez pay plan
so, time for plan is x minutes
total bill = cost * time for plan
now, we can plug values
we get
total bill = $0.15x..............Answer
Answer:
A: 105.6 B: 26.40
Step-by-step explanation:
if you divide 132 by 5, you get Meteorite B, 26.40, then minus that from 132, and you get Meteorite A, 105.6.
To check, do 26.40x5 and you should get 132.
