5, 3,-7,-8 is greatest to least
450 divided by 2 is 225. 225-50=175. 225+50=275
John has 275 and Andrew has 175.
In order to get this answer, first you divide the whole number by 2. Then you get the number 225. You then have to subtract 50 from 225 because John gets 50 more than Andrew. Then for John, you have to add 50 to 225. To self-check the answer, here is the formula: 175+275=450. Remember that on these kind of word problems, you first divide the whole. Then subtract and add the number that one person gets more than the other person.
Equation 1) -x - y - z = -8
Equation 2) -4x + 4y + 5z = 7
Equation 3) 2x + 2z = 4
Solving for three variables is quite similar to solving for two variables. Just like when solving for two variables, you look for like variables & solve them one-by-one. So, let's get started! :)
Multiply ALL of equation 1 by four.
1) 4(-x - y - z = -8)
Simplify.
1) -4x - 4y - 4z = -32
Both equations 1 & 2 have the same three variables (x, y, z), so, we must look at these equations together.
1) -4x - 4y - 4z = -32
2) -4x + 4y + 5z = 7
Add these equations together, and create a fourth equation.
4) -8x - z = -25
Now, notice how both equations 3 & 4 have the same two variables (x, z).
So, we must look at these equations together.
3) 2x + 2z = 4
4) -8x - z = -25
Multiply ALL of equation 4 by 2.
4) 2(-8x - z = -25)
Simplify.
4) -16x - 2z =-50
3) 2x + 2z = 4
Now, add the equations together, so that we can solve for x.
-14x = -42
Divide both sides by -14.
x = 3
Now, plug in 3 for x into our 3rd equation.
3) 2x + 2z = 4
3) 2(3) + 2z = 4
Simplify.
6 + 2z = 4
Subtract 6 from both sides.
2z = 4 - 6
Simplify.
2z = -2
Divide both sides by 2.
z = -1
Now, plug in -1 for z & 3 for x in our 1st equation.
1) -x - y - z = -8
-(3) - y - (-1) = -8
Simplify.
-3 - y + 1 = -8
Simplify.
-2 - y = -8
Add 2 to both sides.
-y = -8 + 2
Simplify.
-y = -6
Divide both sides by -1.
y = 6
SO :
x = 3, y = 6, z = -1
~Hope I helped!~
60% of total = 408 —> 408/.60 —> 680
