Two-thirds of a number plus 17 is at least 29
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Answer:
(11, 13)
Step-by-step explanation:
Carolyn's work is incorrect. Below is the correct solution:
Given:
----› Equation 1
-----› Equation 2
Substitute y = (x + 2) in equation 1
----› Equation 1
(substitution)
(distributive property)
[Note: this is where Carolyn made a mistake]
Collect like terms
(addition property of equality).
Substitute x = 11 in equation 2
-----› Equation 2
(substitution)
✅The solution to the system of equations would be:
(11, 13)
Answer:
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
By first drawing a photo, pasted below, you can plot your points. Then use the formula:
a/c = b/d to plan out your equation
3x - 8/x = 16/x
Cross multiply so you then have:
16x = 3x^2 - 8x
24x = 3x^2
8 = x
To check:
3(8) - 8 = 16
24 - 8 = 16
16 = 16
