Answer:
(-1/2, 3/4)
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's use the elimination by adding or subtracting method. Note that we have 8y in the first equation, and that we could obtain -8y in the second equation by multiplying the second equation by 2:
2(24x - 4y = -15) => 48x - 8y = -30
Now combine this result (this equation) with the first equation:
2x + 8y = 5
+48x -8y = -30
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50x = - 25
Dividing both sides by 50, to isolate x, we get
x = -25/50 = -1/2.
Now substitute -1/2 for x in the first equation and solve the resulting equation for y:
2x + 8y = 5
2(-1/2) + 8y = 5, or -1 + 8y = 5, or 8y = 6 (after having added 1 to both sides)
Dividing both sides of 8y = 6 by 8 leads to determining the value of y:
y = 6/8 = 3/4
The solution is (-1/2, 3/4).
Using proportions, it is found that each of the 6 people got $0.5.
<h3>Proportions:</h3>
- This question is solved by <em>proportions</em>, using a rule of three.
- $3.00 is shared between 6 people, which are Larry, Curly, Moe, Alvin, Simon and Theodore. How much did each people(1 person) get?
The <em>rule of three</em> is:
$3.00 - 6 people
$x - 1 person
Applying cross multiplication:
Each of the 6 people got $0.5.
To learn more about proportions, you can take a look at brainly.com/question/24372153
If you imagine it like the picture below, you could use the pythagorean theorem to solve for x
Answer:
820 ounces
Step-by-step explanation:
$2,460 divided by 3 = 820 ounces
820 x 3 = $2,460
