Answer:
There is no solution for this set of equations.
The sum of two numbers can not have two different solutions.
Answer:
x = 200
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply by 4:
x + 120 + 2x = 720
3x = 600 . . . . . . collect terms, subtract 120
x = 200 . . . . . . . divide by 3
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<em>Check</em>
(200/4 +30) +(200/2) = 180
(50 +30) + 100 = 180
80 + 100 = 180 . . . . . true
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<em>Alternate solution</em>
If you like, you can simply work with the equation given.
(3/4)x + 30 = 180 . . . . collect terms
(3/4)x = 150 . . . . . . . . . subtract 30
x = 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . multiply by 4/3
Find the difference in the y-coordinates: -3 - 1 = -4
Find the difference in the x-coordinates in the same order: 2 - 5 = -3
Divide the difference in y by the difference in x: slope = (-4)/(-3)
Reduce the fraction: slope = 4/3
