Answer:
-4/3
Step-by-step explanation:
6x + 4y = 22
+
2x - y = 1
____________
8x + 3y = 23
We have been given that the scale on a trail map is 0.5 cm : 1 km. The straight distance between 2 huts on the trail is 16.9 cm. We are asked to find the actual distance between 2 huts.
We will use proportions to solve our given problem.





Therefore, the actual distance between both huts is 33.8 km.
Collect the like terms
3x+13x=16x
16x+8y