To solve an equation or inequality, you can add the same value to both sides of the expression. Here, it is convenient to choose that value to be the opposite of the constant (+15) added to y, so that constant is replaced by zero.
y + 15 - 15 < 3 - 15 . . . . . we have added -15 to both sides
y < -12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the result of simplifying. This is your solution.
-2.77x - 11.4. Is the answer to your question
Answer:
Cost of five blouses = $145
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x = cost of blouse
y = cost of skirt
15x + 2y = 505 (1)
5x + 2y = 215 (2)
Subtract (2) from (1) to eliminate y
15x - 5x = 505 - 215
10x = 290
x = 290/10
x = 29
Substitute x = 29 into (2)
5x + 2y = 215 (2)
5(29) + 2y = 215
145 + 2y = 215
2y = 215 - 145
2y = 70
y = 70/2
y = 35
x = cost of blouse = $29
y = cost of skirt = $35
How much do 5 such blouses cost?
cost of a blouse = $29
Cost of five blouses = $29 × 5
= $145
Cost of five blouses = $145