Answer
Find out the percent error in Annie's estimate .
To prove
Formula
As error = approx value - exact value
As given
Annie estimates that the height of a bookcase is 78.25 in.
The actual height is 75.50 in.
approx value = 78.25 in.
actual value = 75.50 in.
error = 78 .25 - 75 .50
= 2.75
put in the formula
Percentage error = 3.64 % (approx)
Therefore the Percentage error be 3.64 % (approx).
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The way that an infinite number of solutions is achieved is when the two equations, when solved together, get an answer which is just a number equal to the same number. To do this, first substitute 6x-b in for y in the second equation.
Now, we see that b needs to be equal to -3 when multiplied by -1/2. When both sides are divided by -1/2, b becomes equal to 6. Thus, b must be 6.
Check work:
Thus, as they are equal to each other, the answer is correct. b = 6.
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