Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Though it is not what you have written, we think you want to simplify ...

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When writing a fraction in plain text, parentheses are needed around the entire denominator. The order of operations tells you that a/bc = (a/b)c, not a/(bc).
Answer:
(a) h(x) = 1/2x -1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
The inverse of the function y = f(x) is found by solving x = f(y).
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<h3>setup</h3>
x = f(y)
x = 2y +1 . . . . . . use the definition of f(x)
<h3>solution</h3>
x -1 = 2y . . . . . subtract 1
(x -1)/2 = y . . . . divide by 2
y = 1/2x -1/2 . . . . eliminate parentheses
h(x) = 1/2x -1/2 . . . write in functional form
The inverse of f(x) = 2x+1 is ...
h(x) = 1/2x -1/2
Let x = number of long sleeve shirts
Let y = number of short sleeve shirts
x + y = 200
x/2 + y/3 = 80
Now solve this pair of simultaneous equations to find x and y.
Answer:
it would cost $34.50 to purchase 7.5 lbs of walnuts.