Answer:
x = -4 , y = 3
Step-by-step explanation:
5x - 7y = -41 ... (i)
-3x - 5y = -3 ... (ii)
Multiplying (i) by -3 and (ii) by 5 ;
-15x + 21y = 123 ... (i)
-15x - 25y = -15 ... (ii)
Subtracting (i) by (ii) ;
0 + 46y = 138
46y = 138
y = 138 ÷ 46 = 3
Returning to equation (ii) ;
-3x - 5(3) = -3
-3x = -3 + 15
-3x = 12
x = -4
A. 1 pound of cherries costs 2.50
B. Yes it is constant
C. I believe that you would put cost on the y and lbs on the x
E. 5 lbs of cherries = 2.50 x 5 = $12.50
I believe the answer is
f(x)=3x -6
Hope this helped.
