Answer:
a = -8
Step-by-step explanation:
4/a + 4 = -1/a + 9
-1(a + 4) = 4(a + 9)
-1a - 4 = 4a + 36
-5a - 4 = 36
-5a = 40
a = -8
Hi
Let's call X the amount in the beginning.
we have X*1.03^6 = 1819.77
X = 1819.77 / 1.03^6
X ≈ 1524.03
I think maybe 3 6/97 but i'm not sure about that.
To answer this, you add 3 1/2 ounces and 1 2/5 ounces. So the answer is 4 9/10 ounces of green paint.