So to find the answer to this, you have to consider that
- half because half the pocket money (x) was spend on clothes, then plus 9 because that's how much extra she gained and 13 because that was the result of all the changes.
To solve this, first subtract 9 from both side, which leaves you with
and
is the same as
, so to solve this, multiply both sides of the equation by two, resulting in
. SO from this we can conclude that the weekly allowance is $8
(Divide then multiply by 100 and you get your answer)
- - Answer: 70%
We can determine the correct graph by finding its roots
x² - 4x - 12 = 0
x² - 6x + 2x - 12 = 0
x(x-6) +2(x-6) = 0
(x+2)(x-6) = 0
This means the roots of the function are x=-2, and x=6 and the graph will cross x axis at these two points. From the given graphs, the graph B seems to cross these points.
So the answer to this question is option B
So I think you should set up an equation like this: 14.95x+16.88y=131.18 , x+y=8
so x=8-y, plug this into the original equation:
14.95(8-y)+16.88y=131.18
Evaluate: 119.60-14.95y+16.88y=131.18
Combine like terms: 119.60+1.93y=131.18
Subtract 119.60 from both sides. You get: 1.93y=11.58
Divide both sides by 1.93. You get y=6
Plug into second equation: x+y=8 ---> x+6=8 and solve for x. x=2
Christine bought 2 video games and 6 CDs. 14.95(2)+16.88(6)=131.18
