A direct variation generally has the equation Y=KX
Because Mrs. Potts makes 5 dozen ravioli in 1 hour, this will be the K value.
(5 dozen/1 hr)
To figure out how many she can make in 2 1/2 hrs. You use 5 dozen/1 hr as the K value and multiply that by 2 1/2 hrs (the X value).
The hrs will cancel out and you will be left with the number of ravioli made in 2 1/2 hrs.
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
We are given with two equations
first equation is 
second equation is

we find the result of subtracting two equation
subtract the second equation from the first, so
first equation - second equation, multiply second equation by -1 and then add it with first equation


Now add both equations, we get

You’re answer will be “x=-2”
Get unknowns on one side and know on other side.
Divide both sides by -2
X= -7