One number is 1 less than a second number. twice the second number is 12 less than 3 times the first. find the two numbers
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Answer:
110 test
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x ----> the number of packet of 10 test
y ----> the total cost
we know that
The number of packet of 10 test purchase multiplied by $11 plus the enrollment fee of $30 must be equal to $151
so
The linear equation that represent this scenario is
we have
substitute
Solve for x
subtract 30 both sides
Divide by 11 both sides
The number of packets purchase was 11
To find out the number of test, multiply the number of packets by 10