Group 'em together
a
b
−
a
+
1
−
b
a
b
−
a
=
a
(
b
−
1
)
Notice that there will be a 1 as without it it'll simply be ab
1
−
b
=
1
(
1
−
b
)
Notice that it doesn't match with the upper one... so we'll change the signs
1
(
1
−
b
)
=
−
1
(
b−
1
)
(try to multiply them now!!
Jot them down in one expression
a
(
b
−
1
)
−
1
(
b
−
1
)
You get!!!!!!
(
a
−
1
)
(
b
−
1
)
Overall, they spent 3 3/4 hours fishing and swimming.
Step-by-step explanation:
a. ( p × q ) ( q + r )
= ( -24 × 12 ) ( 12 + -6 )
= 288 × 18
= 5184
b. ( p × r ) ( r - q )
= ( -24 × -6 ) ( -6 - 12 )
= ( 144 ) ( -18 )
= -2592
Answer:
A
Step-by-step explanation:
Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
3x = 3
x = 1
y = x
y = 1
Answer: 2
Step-by-step explanation:
16/9=1.7
=Approximately=2
