If x is the smaller one, and is odd, the next consecutive odd integer is x+2.
Check:
11(13) = 143
23 + 5(11 + 13) = 23 + 120 = 143, check
-3(-1) = 3
23 + 5(-3 + -1) = 3, check
Answer: 11,13 or -3,-1
The system of linear equations that best represents the situation are:
z+y=18
3z +2y=44
<h3>What are the linear equations?</h3>
In order to determine the values of the two types of cheese, two set of linear equations can be formed from the question. The equations have to be solved together using either the elimination , substitution or graphical methods.
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Distribute the number outside the parenthesis and do the equations in the parenthesis. If there is no sign in between the parenthesis, assume to multiply.
The answer is 12. Thanks (;
