X = y - 3
x + 3y = 13
x + 3y = 13 (replace x with y-3)
y - 3 + 3y = 13
4y - 3 = 13
4y = 13 + 3
4y = 16
y = 16/4
y = 4
x = y - 3
x = 4 - 3
x = 1
The answer is A. (1,4)
Step 1) You would need to convert your 2 fractions into equivalent numbers. In this case, the closet gcf (greatest common factor) is 12. So, 5/4 would convert to 15/12 and 2/3 converts to 8/12.
Step 2) You know have your decimals that are equivalent. All you have left now is to subtract. Take 15/12 and subtract 8/12 from it. You would now get 7/12 of a mile that is still needed to run.
Step 3) Usually, you would simplify your new fraction. In this case, our fraction doesn't simplify. It will stay 7/12 of a mile. For example, If our number had ended up being 4/12, then we would simplify it to 1/3 of a mile. Because, 4 divided by 4 is 1 and 12 divided by 4 is 3. You can't simplify your answer anymore.
Hope this helped!
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