Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

substitute (1) to (2):
add x to both sides

subtract 5 from both sides


substitute the values of x to (2):

Already have: 3/6 cups
need : 1/5
3/6 - 1/5=
15/30 - 6/30=
9/30=
3/10
so you wil have 3/10 of brown sugar left
Answer:
The probability that Scott will wash is 2.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Let the events be: P = Purple and G = Green


Required
The probability of Scott washing the dishes
If Scott washes the dishes, then it means he picks two spoons of the same color handle.
So, we have to calculate the probability of picking the same handle. i.e.

This gives:










<em>Note that: 1 is subtracted because it is a probability without replacement</em>
So, we have:





compare the divisor x-3 with x-a which will give a=3 and then use remainder theorem.
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Answer:
16
Step-by-step explanation:
The altitude of the triangle is 12/21 = 4/7 of the marked side. If we assume that the marked sides are the ones that are corresponding, then ...
x = (4/7)(28)
x = 16