Answer:
he gained 900 dollars.
Step-by-step explanation:
<span>(x/2)+8y-15 = (-12/2)+8*3-15 = -6+24-15 = 33</span>
Answer: x = 5, y = -1
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Equation 1: 4x + 2y = 18
Equation 2: 3x - 5y = 20
In order to eliminate one of the variables , find the LCM of either x or y.
<em>I chose to eliminate y.</em> The LCM of 2 & 5 is 10.
Multiply the entire equation so the coefficient of the variable equals the LCM.
Then add the equations and solve for the remaining variable.
5(4x + 2y = 18) --> 20x + 10y = 90
2(3x - 5y = 20) --> <u> 6x - 10y</u> = <u>40 </u>
26x = 130
<u> ÷26 </u> <u>÷26 </u>
x = 5
Next, input x = 5 into either of the equations to solve for y.
Equation 1: 4x + 2y = 18
4(5) + 2y = 18
20 + 2y = 18
<u> -20 </u> <u>-20 </u>
2y = -2
<u> ÷2 </u> <u> ÷2 </u>
y = -1
