I would substitute y = x^2
4y^2 -21y+20=0
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let n represent the number of necklaces Rosaria ordered. Then the total cost of the order is ...
10(120 -n) +11(n) = 1270
n = 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . simplify, subtract 1200
120 -70 = 50 . . . . . . . the number of bracelets
Rosaria purchased 70 necklaces and 50 bracelets.
Answer:
40 minutes
Step-by-step explanation:
Let c represent the number of minutes it would take colleen to finish the job when he is working alone. Hence, it can be represented by the equation:

Solving the quadratic equation to get c gives:
c = -12 and c = 40
Since the time cannot be negative, hence c = 40 minutes.
It would take colleen 40 minutes to clear the yard of leaves alone
0.25 is 1/4 if that's what youre asking, i'm not sure,