Okay. In my opinion, all the class has to do is simplify the expressions and compare. But they want to substitute instead.
Well then.
First, let's notice that these are linear expressions, meaning that if they are equivalent then all their values match up.
Number 1 is not a good one. Just because they're both positive doesn't mean anything; they have to be <em>the same.</em>
This also eliminates 3.
Number 2 is a good one, but it's not as reliable. If, for instance, the two expressions are <em>not </em>equivalent and you get lucky enough to pick that one value they intersect at (or have in common), then you'd be wrong when you say they are equivalent.
Number 4 makes the most sense because if both expressions are equivalent, then every value matches up. If not, then only one will. So having two values to substitute will most definitely answer the class question.
Hope this helps, let me know if I messed up! ;)
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
It is given that the sum of 10 and one-third of a number is 25.
Let as consider n be the unknown number.
One-third of a number 
Sum of 10 and one-third of a number 
The sum of 10 and one-third of a number is 25. It can be written as
Therefore, the required equation is .
Cos35= y/15
y= 15cos35
y= 12.3 cm
You have to cut 15 pounds into 3.75 four times
Answer:
580 yards long.
Step-by-step explanation:
The distance of the walking tour is = 1 mile
Step 1
We have to convert 1 mile to yards
Therefore ,
1 mile = 1760 yards
Step 2
We are told that the group took a detour that was 300 yards shorter than half the distance of the tour.
The second step would be to find out how many yards is equal to half the distance of the tour.
Half the distance of the tour = 1/2 of a mile
And in step 1 we have converted whole distance of the tour to yards
= 1 mile = 1760 yards.
Hence, Half the distance of the tour = 1760 yards ÷ 2
= 880 yards.
Step 3
The group took a detour that was 300 yards shorter than half the distance of the tour.
This means mathematically,
Half the distance of the tour - 300 yards
= 880 yards - 300 yards
= 580 yards.
Therefore, the detour was 580 yards long.
