Answer:
8 and 6
Step-by-step explanation:
If you use x for the first number, and y for the second, you get equations of 3x+5y=54 and x-2=y.
You can substitute the second equation into the first one to solve it. This gives 3x+5(x-2)=54.
The brackets can be expanded to 3x+5x-10=54. Collecting like terms makes it 8x-10=54.
Next, we add 10 to both sides. This gives 8x=64.
From there, we isolate the x by dividing both sides by 8, giving x=8.
To work out the second number, we can sub 8 for x in either equation (I'm using the second one as it's simpler).
This comes to y=8-2, therefore y=6.
**This content is simultaneous equations, which you may wish to revise. I'm always happy to help!
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Weighing #1: Start off by splitting the pile of 12 coins evenly into two piles, 6 in each pile. Put one pile on each side of the balance. The side that is weighed down has the fake coin it in. Ignore the other 6 coins.
Weighing #2: Now you have 6 coins left. Split the pile evenly again, 3 in each pile. Repeat the same process and put each pile on one side of the balance. The side that is weighed down has your fake coin in it. Ignore the other 3 coins.
Weighing #3: You have 3 coins left. Take two coins, whichever two you like, and weigh them. If they weigh the same, then the one you didn't weigh is the fake one. If one is heavier, then that heavier one is your fake coin.
The answer is 2x^2 to the question
Answer:
3 x + 14
Step-by-step explanation:
Simplify the following:
6 x - 3 x - 11 + 25
Grouping like terms, 6 x - 3 x - 11 + 25 = (6 x - 3 x) + (-11 + 25):
(6 x - 3 x) + (-11 + 25)
6 x - 3 x = 3 x:
3 x + (-11 + 25)
25 - 11 = 14:
Answer: 3 x + 14
