Number of pinatas = x ; profit = y
Each pinata costs $3, so the equation would be 3x = y
Set up a system of equations:
x + y = 9
1/x +1/y = 1/2
The easiest way to solve would be substitution.
x + y = 9 can be solved for y:
y = 9 - x
Then plug this into the second equation and solve for x:
1/x + 1/(9-x) = 1/2
(9-x) + x = x(9-x)/2
9 = (9x-x²)2
18 = 9x - x²
x² - 9x + 18 = 0
(x-6)(x-3) = 0
x = 6, 3
You can check your answer by plugging the two numbers back into both of the equations:
6 + 3 = 9
1/6 + 1/3 = 1/2
The two numbers are 6 and 3.
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I beleive the answer is $9000
Step-by-step explanation: What is 18% of 50000?
Y is 18% of 50000
Equation: Y = P% * X
Solving our equation for Y
Y = P% * X
Y = 18% * 50000
Converting percent to decimal:
p = 18%/100 = 0.18
Y = 0.18 * 50000
Y = 9000
To find the linear equation, use the slope formula y = mx+b, where b is the value of the y-intercept and m is rise/run.
The line rises 1 unit and runs (left to right) -5 units. (you could also say the line runs -1 units and runs 5 units, they will both give the same answer). Rise/run, 1/-5 = -1/5.
The y-intercept is the y value where the line touches the y-axis. In this case, it is +1.
Plug the information into the equation. m = -1/5 and y = 1. y = -1/5x + 1
