First, "boxes of two sizes" means we can assign variables: Let x = number of large boxes y = number of small boxes "There are 115 boxes in all" means x + y = 115 [eq1] Now, the pounds for each kind of box is: (pounds per box)*(number of boxes) So, pounds for large boxes + pounds for small boxes = 4125 pounds "the truck is carrying a total of 4125 pounds in boxes" (50)*(x) + (25)*(y) = 4125 [eq2] It is important to find two equations so we can solve for two variables. Solve for one of the variables in eq1 then replace (substitute) the expression for that variable in eq2. Let's solve for x: x = 115 - y [from eq1] 50(115-y) + 25y = 4125 [from eq2] 5750 - 50y + 25y = 4125 [distribute] 5750 - 25y = 4125 -25y = -1625 y = 65 [divide both sides by (-25)] There are 65 small boxes. Put that value into either equation (now, which is easier?) to solve for x: x = 115 - y x = 115 - 65 x = 50 There are 50 large boxes.
5000 is 1/100 of the value of 500,000
If the length is the same as one leg, than all the other legs should be the same exact dimensions, legs can not be different measurements by height.
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2x+3y-10=0 (1)
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4x-3y-2=0 (2)
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6x -12=0 (if you just want the resulting equation. It is 6x-12=0)
x=2
take x=2 and put it into equation (2)
4(2) -3y -2=0
-3y= 2-8
y= 2
(x=2,y=2)
