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first graph.
The equation is x - 1

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In order to solve it, you need to get x by itself.
Add 1 to both sides. 3+1=4
x

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Since this is your sign

the arrow has to point towards the left, and the circle needs to be colored in.
First set up a proportion because they are similar triangles:
9/3x-20 = (72+9)/(56+3x-20)
9/3x-20 = 81/3x+36
9(3x+36) = 81(3x-20)
27x+324 = 243x-1620
1944 = 216x
x = 9
[-8,8] because both points are closed points.
6 quarters and 2 nickles
2*3=6
6 quarters=1.50
2 nickles=.10
together that is 1.60!!