X = smaller number, y = larger number
x + y = 15.....x = 15 - y
4x = 2y - 60
4(15 - y) = 2y - 60
60 - 4y = 2y - 60
60 + 60 = 2y + 4y
120 = 6y
120/6 = y
20 = y <==== larger number is 20
x + y = 15
x + 20 = 15
x = 15 - 20
x = - 5
We know that
points are
x intercept
A (4,0)
y intercept
B (0,11)
step 1
find the equation of a line
m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)--------> m=(11-0)/(0-4)------> m=-11/4
with m and the point B (0,11)
y-y1=m*(x-x1)y-11=(-11/4)*(x-0)---------> y=-(11/4)x+11
the answer is
the formula of the function is y=-(11/4)x+11
see the attached figure
Answer: Together the pool can be drained in 2 hours and 18 minutes.
If 12 balls fit in 2 boxes, 6 balls fit in 1 box. 78 / 6 = 13. 78 balls fit in 13 boxes. x = 13.