You are buying 2 items so let's use two different variables to represent each:
p = number of tubes of paint
b = number of disposable brushes
cost = price per item × number of items
Equations from information given:
4p + 0.50b = 20 ← from the first 2 sentences
2p = b ← if there are twice as many brushes as paint tubes you need 2 times paint tubes to equal number of brushes
Solve the problem by using substitution... 1b equals 2p so replace b with that:
4p + 0.50(2p) = 20
4p + 1p = 20 ← 0.50 is half so half of 2p is 1p
5p = 20 ← combine like terms
p = 4 ← divide both sides of the equation by 5
Recall the equation 2p = b replace p with 4
2(4) = b
8 = b
ANSWER:
You purchased 4 tubes of paint and 8 disposable brushes.
Alright, so this is simple.
P= 50,000 or 50 thousands
G= 13 Tons
The variable f isn't known.
So your equation would be 13 = 50 (f), if you were to put your known variables in the equation.
If you were to find variable f, you would divide 13 tons by 50,000 to get 0.00026 or in scientific notation: 2.6 x 10 (exponent(s):-4)
8cm, since 6 full squares and 4 halves
hope it helps...!!!
Set up two equations:
Greg = 330 + 75X
Heather = 660 + 45x
Set them to equal and solve for x:
330 + 75x = 660 + 45x
Subtract 330 from both sides:
75x = 330 + 45x
Subtract 45x from both sides:
30x = 330
Divide both sides by 30:
x = 330 / 30
X = 11
11 months they will have the same amount saved.
