Since you are supposed to decrease the number in the ratio 3:8 or 3/8 you take the small number that is 3 to be the numerator and 8 to be the denominator then multiply it by 18.4.

That is 18.4×3:8= 184/10×3/8=6.9

So to decrease a number you multiply it with the smallest number as the numerator and the big number as the denominator

To increase a number you multiply it with the big number as the numerator and the small number to be the denominator

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2 years ago

Solve systems of equations for y and x: −5y + 8x = −18 5y + 2x = 58

Natali5045456 [20]

Answer:

(4, 10)

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets
Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction

Left to Right

Equality Properties

Multiplication Property of Equality
Division Property of Equality
Addition Property of Equality
Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

Coordinates (x, y)
Coefficients
Solving systems of equations using substitution/elimination

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define Systems

-5y + 8x = -18

5y + 2x = 58

Step 2: Solve for x

Elimination

Combine 2 equations: 10x = 40
[Division Property of Equality] Divide 10 on both sides: x = 4

Step 3: Solve for y

Substitute in x [Original equation]: -5y + 8(4) = -18
Multiply: -5y + 32 = -18
[Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 32 on both sides: -5y = -50
[Division Property of Equality] Divide -5 on both sides: y = 10

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2 years ago

Plsss help this is a math problem

Darina [25.2K]

There are 4 terms in the expression

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2 years ago

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