Let x be the larger number; Let y be the smaller number.
EQUATIONS:
x-2y=1
x+y+20=3x
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Rewrite as
x-2y=1
2x-y=20
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Answer:
The answer is 16.625
Step-by-step explanation:
We need to divide 250 by 16 to know how much fabric is used to make 1 purse
(I do not know if this is correct, It's almost 2 am so I am very tired)
set up the triangle with the information given. then just solve for x.