<span>x+y = 23 and 2x+3y=55; The wording of the answer choices were confusing, but both of these come together to make the correct answer. First, you need x (number of bracelets) + y (number of necklaces) to determine how many of each were sold. Then, you add 2x (cost of each bracelet x bracelets sold) and 3y (same as bracelets but for necklaces). This results in the total amount sold.</span>
Answer:
True answer: -24
Step-by-step explanation:
<em><u>Showing the error</u></em>
-16-2(-2) – 12 First you need to multiply
8(-2) - 12 The error here is that the wrong numbers are multiplied together
-16-12 Add the negatives together
-28 Your answer (the incorrect one)
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<em><u>The correct way of solving it</u></em>
-16 -2(-2) - 12 Multiply into the parenthesis
-16 + 4 -12 Add the first two numbers
-12 - 12 Add the numbers together
-24 The answer
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
x^2 + 17x + 60
(x + 12)(x + 5)
