Why might algebra tiles not be a good tool to use to factor x2 + 18x + 80? Explain.
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Answer:
x=1, y=-5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given equations are:
In order to solve the equation
Multiplying Eqn 1 by 5 and eqn 2 by 3 and subtracting them
So,
Eqn 1 becomes
15x+50y=-235
Eqn 2 becomes
15x-21y=120
Subtracting 2 from a
15x+50y - (15x-21y) = -235-120
15x+50y-15x + 21y = -355
71y = -355
y = -355/71
y =-5
Putting y= -5 in eqn 1
3x+10(-5) = -47
3x -50 = -47
3x = -47+50
3x = 3
x = 3/3
x = 1
Hence the solution is:
x=1, y=-5
Step-by-step explanation:
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