1) if they're both 1:
1 x 1 = 1: they preoduct is equal to both factors!
2) if one of them is negative (but not 2!)
for example: -2 and 6: the product is -12, and it's less than both -2 and 6!!!
Answer:
55 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
2 posters x 28 inches each = 56
221 - 56 = 165 inches
3 blank spaces on wall
165 ÷ 3 = 55 inches between posters and on either side
In order to use the elimination method, we have to multiply the equation by some number, so that one of the variable has the same coefficient.
For example, multiplying the first equation by 3 and the second by 2 gives the following, equivalent system:

Now, we can subtract the two equations, and we will cancel (eliminate) the x variable:

Now that y is known, plug it into one of the equations: for example, if we use the first one we get

Answer:
13
Step-by-step explanation:
Write an equation setting the lengths equal to each other.
5x + 3 = 2x + 9
Move the variable (x) to one side. I'm going to subtract 2x from both sides.
5x - 2x + 3 = 2x - 2x + 9
3x + 3 = 9
Subtract 3 from both sides
3x +3 - 3 = 9 - 3
3x = 6
Divide both sides by 3
3x/3 = 6/3
x = 2
Now use 2x + 9 to find the length of EG by substituting 2 in for x.
2x + 9
2(2) + 9
4 + 9
13
You could also use 5x + 3 to find the length of EG by substituting 2 in for x.