We can let
a = 1/(x-1)
b = 1/(y+2)
and rewrite the equations as
2a - b = 10
a + 3b = -9
Using the first to write an expression for b, we get
b = 2a - 10
Substituting this into the second equation gives
a + 3(2a -10) = -9
7a -30 = -9 . . . . . . . . simplify
7a = 21 . . . . . . . . . . .add 30
a = 3
b = 2·3 - 10 = -4
Now, we can find x and y.
3 = 1/(x -1)
x - 1 = 1/3
x = 1 1/3 = 4/3
-4 = 1/(y +2)
y +2 = -1/4
y = -2 1/4 = -9/4
Then the desired sum is
x + y = 4/3 -9/4 = (16 -27)/12
x + y = -11/12
The appropriate choice is ..
c. -11/12
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Answer:
D. 99
Step-by-step explanation:
Well they were losing money so 11 times 9 = 99
Step-by-step explanation:
<span>8 - 2b = -2/3(12b + 6)
8 - 2b = -8b -4
8 + 4 = -8b + 2b
12 = -6b
b = -12/6
b = -2
So, your final answer is b = -2</span>
