First, make a equation in which r= red and b=blue.

So, since in the first box it has 4 red models and one blue model equaling 12,

the first equation looks like 4r+b=12.

The second equation looks like 2r+b=8.

What you would do is try and first solve for r by getting rid of b.

Since both equation has a positive b, you would make one equation have a negative b by multiplying the whole equation by -1.

-1*(2r+b=8)= -2r-b=-8

Add.

4r+b=12
+(-2r-b=-8)

2r=4
r=2

Then, you plug in 2 for the r for any of the original equations.

4(2)+b=12

8+b=12

b=4

or

2(2)+b=8

4+b=8
b=4

So, the red models weigh 2 pounds while the blue models weigh 4.

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3 years ago

Factor of 4-(2a+3b)^2

Anna71 [15]

$4-(2a+3b)^2$

$(2a+3b)^2 :$

$4a^2+12ab+9b^2$

$= 4-(4a^3+12ab+9b^2)$

$=-(4a^2)-(12ab)-(9b^2)$

apply minus - plus rules :

$+(-a)=-a$

Refine:

$=-4-4a^2-12ab-9b^2$

<span>hope this helps!</span>

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3 years ago

State if the two triangles are congruent, if they are state how you know.

Mnenie [13.5K]

Answer:

I belive it would be HL because its defenitly not SSS

Step-by-step explanation:

HL Postulate is if the hypotenuse and leg of one right triangle are congruent to the hypotenuse and leg of another right triangle, then the two triangles are congruent.

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3 years ago