Answer:
You are absolutely correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
If y represents distance then 2 miles count as distance and if x represents the rate and hours 4 miles per hours is x.
G=gas
w=bottle of water
8g + 2w = 29
12g + 4w = 45
I'm going to use elimination to cancel out the variable w by multiplying the first equation by -2.
-16g - 4w = -58
12g + 4w = 45
-4g = -13
/-4 /-4
g = 3.25
Now plug it into an equation, any equation.
8 (3.25) + 2w = 29
26 +2w=29
w=1.5
Now to check, plug it into both equations if you want.
12 (3.25) + 4 (1.5)=45
39 + 6=45
One bottle of water is $1.50, while one gallon of gas is $3.25.
36 bowls - since with one gallon he can eat 12 bowls (as demonstrated by 1/12), you multiply 12 by 3 to get 36 bowls.
