You mean what's the answer as a fraction or the equation as a fraction?
4/1 would be the answer as a fraction. 2/1 + 2/1 would be the equation as a fraction.
Looking at this problem in terms of geometry makes it easier than trying to think of it algebraically.
If you want the largest possible x+y, it's equivalent to finding a rectangle with width x and length y that has the largest perimeter.
If you want the smallest possible x+y, it's equivalent to finding the rectangle with the smallest perimeter.
However, the area x*y must be constant and = 100.
We know that a square has the smallest perimeter to area ratio. This means that the smallest perimeter rectangle with area 100 is a square with side length 10. For this square, x+y = 20.
We also know that the further the rectangle stretches, the larger its perimeter to area ratio becomes. This means that a rectangle with side lengths 100 and 1 with an area of 100 has the largest perimeter. For this rectangle, x+y = 101.
So, the difference between the max and min values of x+y = 101 - 20 = 81.
Answer:
(23, 4)
Step-by-step explanation:
If we use substitution, we need to rewrite the 2nd equation so we can substitute it into the first.
Step 1: Rewrite 2nd equation
x = 5y + 3
Step 2: Substitution
2(5y + 3) - 5y = 26
Step 3: Distribute
10y + 6 - 5y = 26
Step 4: Combine like terms
5y + 6 = 26
Step 5: Isolate <em>y</em>
5y = 20
y = 4
Step 6: Find <em>x</em>
x - 5(4) = 3
x - 20 = 3
x = 23
And we have our final answer!
Answer:
1 and 10
Step-by-step explanation:
Step-by-step explanation:
2(2x + 1) = 3(x - 4)
4x+2=3x-12
4x-3x=--12-2
x=14
