Answer:
x = 3 , y = 4
Step-by-step explanation:
5x + y = 19 --------- ( 1 )
=> y = 19 - 5x
7x - 2y = 13 ------------ ( 2 )
Substitute y in ( 2 ) :
7x - 2( 19 - 5x ) = 13
7x - 38 + 10x = 13
17x = 13 + 38
17x = 51
x = 3
Substitute x in ( 1 ) :
5x + y = 19
5( 3 ) + y = 19
15 + y = 19
y = 19 - 15
y = 4
Change pounds to ounces.
1 pound = 16 ounces.
4 x 16 = 64 + 6 = 70 total ounces of clay.
Now divide by 10:
70 / 10 = 7
Each part was 7 ounces.
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