This is a difference of perfect squares which is of the form:
(a^2-b^2)
And which always factors to:
(a-b)(a+b)
In this case:
(5x-8)(5x+8)
Answer:
a + b = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this system of equations, we can use a strategy called elimination, which is when we get rid of a variable by adding/subtracting two equations.
Firstly, we want to make sure the absolute value of the coefficients that equal.
Lets eliminate b:
4a + 6b = 24
Multiply both sides by 2:
8a + 12b = 48
We also have:
6a - 12b = -6.
Now lets add that with
8a + 12b = 48
-> 6a + 8a + 12b - 12b = 48 -6
-> 14a = 42
-> a = 3
Now that we know a, lets plug it into one of our original equations:
4(3) + 6b = 24
12 + 6b = 24
6b = 12
b = 2
Finally, add the two values we found:
a+b = 2+3= 5
Answer:
4.5 and 1.5
Step-by-step explanation:
4.5+1.5=6
4.5-1.5=3(difference)
We can set up this equation using this formula:
a = p(1 + r/n)^nt
p = starting amount.
r = interest.
n = number of times it's compounded in a year
t = years
We'd set it up like this:
a = 50(1 + ?/1)^1(12)
Because we're missing the amount of interest, it would be impossible to tell what the amount would be after 12 years.
Answer:
The Chef will prepare 320 soups for a large banquet
Step-by-step explanation:
chef thinks that 2 out of every 5 dinner guests will order soup
===> Order soup / total number of attender
= 2/5
Total guest = 800 ==> 4 people ordered soup is
2 /5 = x /800
cross multiplying
x = 2 x 800 / 5
= 320
The Chef will prepare 320 soups for a large banquet
