Ok so I like to go in steps with these questions- first draw a picture and identify your variables.
W=width
L= 3w-1
Now we know that length times width gets us area so we plug in our variables into the area equation.
200 = w(3w-1)
When you foil that equation you end up with a quadratic : 3w^2-w-200 = 0
Either factor that or use the quadratic formula to get
w= 8.33 and w= -8
Since you can't have a negative dimension you need to use 8.33 and plug it back into your length equation.
Final answer:
w= 8.33ft
l= 23.99ft
*Now I simplified the decimals a little bit so you end up with 199.8ft^2 for the area so just add a few decimals on here and there*
Step-by-step explanation:
you should only make one equation:
75 + 45x = 30 + 55x
subtract the 30 frim both sides, then subtract 45x from both sides. you are left with:
45 = 10x
Divide by 10 and get:
4.5 = x
After 4.5 hours, the cost is equal for either worker.
Answer:
a) ⅖+⅓ = 6/15 + 5/15 = 11/15
b) 5/9 - 1/2 = 10/18 - 9/18 = 1/18
