X + 8x = 81
9x = 81, x = 9
y = 8(9), y = 72
Solution: (9, 72)
The chef will be able to prepare 3 servings of pasta because if you take one away from a whole number you have 9/10ths so you do that process again you have 2 servings but, you have 2 tenths left over so you add that to the 7 tenths.
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Answer:
6 plus or minus square root of 37/2
Step-by-step explanation:
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