Merlyn’s weight went down from 125 pounds to 110 pounds after dieting. What was her percent weight loss? a. 10% b. 12% c. 15% d.
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Hey i think the only mistake i caught was when you put 3 points under the line mark instead of only needing 2.
Possibly another mistake at 3a, Only 2 points (but i could be wrong)
Possibly another mistake at 3a, Only 2 points (but i could be wrong)
Answer:
The cost of hardbook is $9 and cost of paperback is $5.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be the price for hardback book and y be the price for paperback book.
Mr. Yamamoto purchased 42 new hardcover books and 64 new paperback books, which cost a total of $698.
We can write the equation as:
He also purchased 42 new hardcover books and 58 new paperback books, which cost a total of $668.
We can write the equation as:
We have to use the elimination method to solve the two equations.
We eliminate x by subtracting the two equations.
Thus, the cost of hardbook is $9 and cost of paperback is $5.
