start with y= m(x+9)
Use the distributive property:
y= mx+9m
Now you want x to decrease by 6:
so y ' = m(x-6) + 9m
Use distributive property again:
y'= mx - 6m + 9m
y' = (mx+9m) - 6m
y' = y - 6m
So the value of y decreases by 6m.
Amar's age = a
sister is a - 5
add both = 39
a + (a - 5) = 39
2a - 5 = 39
2a = 44
a = 22 and sister is 17
Answer: 2 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
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