Before the mechanic worked on it, it cost .09 (cents) per mile. After the mechanic worked on it, it cost .08 (cents) per mile. Divide the number of gallons by the miles in each case and multiply the result by 4.
2x - 3y = 3.....multiply by 4
5x - 4y = 4....multiply by -3
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8x - 12y = 12 (result of multiplying by 4)
-15x + 12y = -12 (result of multiplying by -3)
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- 7x = 0
x = 0 <===
Answer:
18.288 meters = 20 yards to be approximate
(or 18 meters if you round)
Hope this helps:)
