X + 3x + 4x = 56
8x = 56
x = 7
The shortest piece is 7 inches
The middle piece is 7*3 = 21 inches.
The longest piece is 4*7 = 28 inches
Check
7 + 21 + 28 = 56 It does check and the lengths are correct.
Answer:
29
Step-by-step explanation:
-2x+4+3y-5x-2y
Combine like terms
-7x+1y+4
evaluate
-7(-3) 1(4) 4
Solve
21+4+4
29
Answer:
20 pounds of Gummyballs and 5 pounds of caramel was ordered
Step-by-step explanation:
Let :
Gummyball = a
Caramel = b
a + b = 25 - - - (1)
5a + 8b = 140 - - - (2)
From (1)
a = 25 - b
Put into (2)
5(25 - b) + 8b = 140
125 - 5b + 8b = 140
125 + 3b = 140
3b = 15
b = 5
From a = 25 - b
a = 25 - 5
a = 20
Hence,
20 pounds of Gummyballs and 5 pounds of caramel was ordered
