Answer:
x = -4; y = -3
Step-by-step explanation:
2x - 5y = 7
3x - y = -9
Rewrite top equation. Multiply both sides of bottom equation by -5. Add equations. This eliminates y, and we solve for x.
2x - 5y = 7
(+) -15x + 5y = 45
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-13x = 52
Divide both sides by -13.
x = -4
Substitute -4 for x in the first original equation and solve for y.
2x - 5y = 7
2(-4) - 5y = 7
-8 - 5y = 7
-5y = 15
y = -3
Answer: x = -4; y = -3
-5 =
-3x4.5=13.5. 4.5x0.5=2.25
-13.50
+2.25
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15.75 pints
Part A.
Before you can write any sort of expression, you need to define variables. "grapes g" is not a definition, so the exercise seems meaningless as written. It seems the intent is to ...
let g, b, p represent the numbers of pounds of grapes, bananas, and pears, respectively.
Then, the total cost of some weight of fruit is
2.19g + 0.59b + 1.49p
Part B.
For g=3, b=3, p=2, the expression evaluates to
2.19*3 +0.59*3 +1.49*2 = 11.32
The total cost of 3 pounds of grapes, 3 pounds of bananas, and 2 pounds of pears is ...
$11.32
This equation is NEVER true. Let's solve the equations algebraically by applying the Distributive Property of Multiplication and transposing the terms across the equality sign. The solution is as follows:
<span>2(5x+4)=10x+6
10x + 8 = 10x + 6
10x - 10x = 6 - 8
0 = -2
Therefore, it is not true.</span>
