Answer:x=8 and y=2
Step-by-step explanation:
To find 2x-4y=8 and 3x+6y=36
Solve simultaneously
Using elimination method
6x-12y=24
6x+12y=72
To eliminate x
-24y=-48
Divide through by -24
y=2
To get x
Substitute for y in equation 1
2x-4(2)=8
2x=8+8
2x=16
Divide through by x
x=8
Answer:
3.5 lbs.
1/4 of the water is dumped, meaning that is 3 lbs. 1/4 is 3 lbs. 3x4 is 12. 15.5 - 12 = 3
