<u>Corrected Question</u>
Suppose that y and z are points on a number line if yz equals 16 and y lies at -4. Where could z be located?
Answer:
z would be located at -4.
Step-by-step explanation:
If the product of y and z, yz=16
Point y lies at -4.
Substituting y=-4 into yz=16, we obtain:

Divide both sides by -4

Therefore, <u>z would be located at -4</u>, which is the same point at which y is located.
y and z are the same points on the number line.
We know our result is correct because the product of two negative numbers is positive.
Answer:
5/13 pal, the first one,,,,
<em>Answer: There are 5 trumpet players and 15 saxophone player</em>
<em>Step-by-step explanation: Let a be the number of trumpet players
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<em>Let b be the number of saxophone players
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<em>(1) a = b-10
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<em>(2) b =3a
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<em>Substitute </em>
<em>(2) into (1)
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<em>(1) a =3a-10
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<em>(1) 2a =10 </em>
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<em> (1) a = 5and
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<em>(2) b = 3(5)(2) </em>
<em>b = 15
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<em>There are 5 trumpet players and 15 saxophone player</em>
The correct answer is two or four