We are given the expression:
(17.6^-1)^8 = 17.6 ^ -8
This means that the two terms on each side are equal. We are asked to show how this is possible.
First, use the rule of exponents. If a term raised to the power of a number x^n and is further raised to the power m: (x^n)^m, to simplify the expression, multiply n and m and this will be your end exponent = x^nm.
We can apply this rule here:
17.6^-1 ^ 8
-1 * 8 = -8
then, retain the base and replace the exponent with the product nm:
17.6 ^-8. This proves that the left term is equal to the right term. <span />
5x + 2y = 6
3x + y = 4....multiply by -2
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5x + 2y = 6
-6x - 2y = -8 (result of multiplying by -2)
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-x = -2
x = 2
5x + 2y = 6
5(2) + 2y = 6
10 + 2y = 6
2y = 6 - 10
2y = -4
y = -4/2
y = -2 <=== here it is
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
(x-3)/2 = 9
x - 3 = 18
x = 21
(y-5)/2= 6
y - 5 = 12
y = 17
(21, 17)
The decimal terminates or repeats