Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The system of equations is expressed as
y=-2x+7 - - - - - - - - 1
y=5x-7 - - - - - - - - -2
We would equate equation 1 and equation 2. It becomes
- 2x + 7 = 5x - 7
We would add 2x to the left hand side and the right hand side of the equation. Also add 7 to the left hand side and the right hand side of the equation. It becomes
- 2x + 2x + 7 + 7 = 5x + 2x - 7 + 7
14 = 7x
Dividing the left hand side and the right hand side of the equation by 7, it becomes
7x/7 = 14/2
x = 2
y= -2 × 2 + 7
y = - 4 + 7
y = 3
Let X be chickens
Let Y be pigs,
then x+y=13
the animals have 2x+4y legs,
so 2x+4y=40
The system of the equations
[X+y=13
[2x+4y=40
Divide the second equation by 2
[x+y=13
[x+2y=20
subtract the first equation from the second one
y=20-13
y-7 pigs
substitute y=7 into the first equation
x+7=13
x=13-7
x=6 chickens
There is decrease of 35% in the price of silver in the past 6 months.
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Solution:
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Given that
Price of silver went from $26.40 a troy ounce down to $17.16 a troy ounce during past 6 months need to represent this decrease in percentage
Price of silver before 6 months = initial price = $26.40
Price of silver now = current price = $17.16
Difference in price in 6 months = 26.40 – 17.16 = $9.24
Hence there is decrease of 35% in the price of silver in the past 6 months.
