In this problem, we need to plug in the given x values for

and find a and b.
When we plug in 1, we get:

Simplify:



We got our first statement about the values of the variables. If we find one more we can find those 2 variables.
We have another given root: 4.
Plug it in:




Now we have our second one. We can combine them:

I use elimination method which is easier here.
Multiply the top equation by -1:

Add them up:

Simplify:

Now we have a, we can plug in one of those equations to find b:



So, the answers are

and

.
Yes, since 3 times 1.5 is 4 and 2 times 1.5 is 3.
In first trails there are 3 cups of peanuts mixed with 2 cups of raisins.
Therefore ratio of peanut to raisins is
For second trail 4.5 cup of peanuts mixed with 3 cups of raisins
Answer:
2x - 3y
Step-by-step explanation:
Distribute -1/4 to all the terms in the brackets.
-1/4(-8x) -1/4(12y)
2x - 3y