1. 7 17/42
2. 42 5/6
3. 7 3/4
4. 12 2/3
5. 2 8/35
1) "x2" was replaced by "x^2". 1 more similar replacement(s).
Raising zero to a power is not allowed
Answer:
X ≥9 years after 2009.
Step-by-step explanation:
Y=4x+4
Y-4=4x
X=(Y-4)/4
Y=number of U.S. households, in millions.
Y≥40
Y-4≥36
(Y-4)/4≥9
So, X≥9.
Since you need an isolated variable to use the substitution method, we need to re-arrange one of the equations. This will probably be easiest to do with the first one.
Add 5y to both sides of the first equation.
x=10+5y
Now, in the second equation, put in 10+5y in any spot that has an x.
2(10+5y)-10y=20
Distribute the 2 to both numbers in the parenthesis.
20+10y-10y=20
Combine like terms.
20=20
This means that the two equations are actually the same. You can see this if you multiply the whole first equation by 2
2(x-5y=10)
2x-10y=20, which is the same as the second equation. Therefore, the two equations are actually the same one.
