Answer:
Answer: I believe that A is the correct answer.
On average, females text more than males.
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: i think it is... x = -19
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's solve the second equation for a to later on replace it in the first equation.

Now plug this into the first equation.

Distribute the 9

Break down the fraction.

Simplify.

Subtract 

Combine like terms.



Muliply by the reciprocal or inverted fraction next to b.


Now plug this value into any of the equations to find the value of a.

From the given statement, we know the following...
0.35x = $247 where x = the orginial number
So if we solve for x by dividing by 0.35
x = $247/0.35 = $705.71
This is a well known joke:
Why six afraid of seven? Because seven ate nine!
It is supposed to be a "word game" where instead of writing eight, the authour wrote ate, which sound the same but means something different.
Hope it helped,
Happy homework/ study/ exam!