I would substitute y = x^2
4y^2 -21y+20=0
Consecutive integers are 1 aparrt
they are
x,x+1,x+2,x+3
the 2nd and 4th sum is x+1 and x+3
sum is 34
x+1+x+3=34
2x+4=34
minus 4
2x=30
divide 2
x=15
x+1=16
x+2=17
x+3=18
the numbers are 15,16,17,18
Puppies : Adults = 1 : 4
Total parts = 1 + 4 = 5
5 parts = 100 dogs
1 part = 100 ÷ 5 = 20 dogs
Answer: 20 puppies
So 5 pounds=12.5
divide 12.5 by 5 to get dollars per pound
$2.5 per pouind
Answer:
equal
Step-by-step explanation:
If the scaffold is not accelerating either upward or downward, the sum of upward support forces is <em>the same as</em> the sum of downward weights being supported.