We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand
5(3+k)=45
Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+15+5k)=45
Remove unnecessary parentheses
+15+5k=+45
We move all terms containing k to the left and all other terms to the right.
+5k=+45-15
We simplify left and right side of the equation.
+5k=+30
We divide both sides of the equation by 5 to get k.
k=6
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mmm, well, not much we can do per se, you'd need to use a calculator.
I'd like to point out you'd need a calculator that has regression features, namely something like a TI83 or TI83+ or higher.
That said, you can find online calculators with "quadratic regression" features, which is what this, all you do is enter the value pairs in it, to get the equation.
Step-by-step explanation:
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The correct answer is the base price is $14.50 and surcharge is $2.45 per pound.
Step-by-step explanation:
United Express charges a base price on packages weighing less than or equal to 1 pound and a surcharge for additional pounds.
Let the base price be $b and surcharge be $s.
For a 4 pound package, the customer is billed $21.85. Therefore the equation of his billing looks like b + 3s = 21.85.
For a 19 pound package, the customer is billed $58.60. Therefore the equation of his billing looks like b + 18s = 58.60.
Subtracting both the equation from each other we get 15s = 36.75
⇒ s = $2.45 and b = $14.50.
Thus the base price is $14.50.
