40-15=g so they scored 25 this year and 25+15=40
X+y=8
2x^2-y=-5
elimination method means you link the 2 equations together to make one
these two already have y in the perfect form where you can cancel it out +y and -y so no need to perform any other action to a certain equation.. all you need to do is add them now
2x^2+x=3
What's the problem you need help with
Let x be the number of pens in a box.
Jill : three full boxes of pen and 2 loose pens. 3x + 2
Ben: two full boxes of pen and 14 loose pens. 2x + 14
Jill and Ben have the same pens.
Jill = Ben
3x+2 = 2x + 14
3x - 2x = 14 - 2
1x = 12
x = 12
To check:
Jill = Ben
3x + 2 = 2(x) + 14
3(12) + 2 = 2(12) + 14
36 + 2 = 24 + 14
38 = 38
There are 12 pens or a dozen of pens in a full box.
Answer:
<u> -54.5%</u>
Step-by-step explanation:
You will have to use this formula
When substituted in you have 
30-66=-36
-36/66= -0.54 (54 repeating)
Then you have to convert this into a percentage, -54.54(repeating) percent
To the nearest hundredth you would round down to<u> -54.5%</u>.
It is a Decrease because it is negatated.
