Answer:
<em>(8.21, -20.79)</em>
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the simultaneous equation;

From 2;
a = 29 + b ....3
Substitute 3 into 1;

Factorize
b = -18±√18²-4(-58)/2
b = -18±√324+232/2
b = -18±√556/2
b = -18±23.58/2
b = -18-23.58/2 and -18+23.58/2
b = -41.58/2 and 5.58/2
b = -20.79 and 2.79
Since a = 29 + b
when b = -20.79
a = 29 - 20.79
a = 8.21
<em>Hence the solution to the system of equation is (8.21, -20.79)</em>
12, Find the prime factorization of 60
60 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
Find the prime factorization of 144
144 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
To find the gcf, multiply all the prime factors common to both numbers:
Therefore, GCF = 2 × 2 × 3
1/5 of 20 is 4.
2/5 of 20 is 8.
Therefore, Ron used 8 apples to make his pies.
The answer is c. Hope this helps