We can't eliminate as is so we have to change something up there in the equations to get either the x values the same number but opposite signs, or the y values the same number but opposite signs. I chose to change the y values to the same number but different signs. In the first equation y is -3y and in the second one, y is -8y. The LCM of both of those numbers is 24, so we will multiply the first equation by an 8 (8*3=24) and the second equation by 3 (3*8=24) but since they are both negative right now, one of those multiplications has to involve a negative because - * - = +. Set it up like this:
8(-10x - 3y = -18)
-3(-7x - 8y = 11)
Multiply both of those all the way through to get new equations:
-80x - 24y = -144
21x +24y = -33
Now the y's cancel each other out leaving only the x's:
-59x = -177 and x = 3. Now plug that 3 into either one of the original equations to find the y value. Either equation will work; you'll get the same answer using either one. Promise. -7(3) - 8y = 11 gives a y value of -4. so your solution is (3, -4) or B above.
Answer:
An explicit representation for the nth term of the sequence:
It means, option (B) should be true.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the geometric sequence
A geometric sequence has a constant ratio, denoted by 'r', and is defined by
Determining the common ratios of all the adjacent terms
As the ratio is the same, so
r = 4
Given that f₁ = -1/2
substituting r = 4, and f₁ = -1/2 in the nth term
Thus, an explicit representation for the nth term of the sequence:
It means, option (B) should be true.
Let x = amount invested in 2% CD and y = amount invested in 3% CD
x + y = 60000
0.02x + 0.03y = 1600
SOLVE THE 1st EQUATION FOR x AND SUBSTITUTE RESULT IN 2nd
0.02(60000 - y) + 0.03y = 1600
1200 - 0.02y + 0.03y = 1600
0.03y = 400
y = 13333.34
x = 46666.66
X= 2 over 9 or in decimal form 0.2222....
The answer is C..................
