<span>30x + 30y = 450 20x + 25y = 345
Here 345 represents the total area (in sq ft) shoveled; x repres. Melinda's rate and y represents Paul's rate. We need to solve for x and y and then subtract the smaller from the larger.
</span>30x + 30y = 450 Multiply this eqn by 2: 6<span>0x + 60y = 900
</span>20x + 25y = 345 Mult this eqn by -3: -60x -75y = -1035
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-15y = -135
y = 9
This comes to 9 square feet per minute.
Now, let's find x: 30x + 30y = 450; 30x + 270 = 450; 30x = 180; x = 6
Melinda can shovel 6 sq ft in 1 min, whereas Paul can shovel 9.
The difference is (9 - 6) sq ft / min, or 3 sq ft / min (answer)
C = 4
Use the formula a^2 + b^2 = c^2
5 = a and 4 = b
Answer:
$261.80 Net pay
Step-by-step explanation:
340 x 0.23 = $78.20 in taxes
$340 - $78.20 = $261.80 Net pay
The answer is 12/7 of an hour, hope it helps
