Answer:
5.) b = -2/5 (or -0.4 in decimal form)
6.) 20.5
Answer:
=10
Step-by-step explanation:
because 20÷10=2
70÷10=7
50÷10=5
You need to use a system of equations with 2 variables
where x= # of paintbrushes bought
and y= # of paint units bought
the first equation would be
.95x+.99y=4.87
Usually there is more information given in these problems so that you can make the second equation. Did the problem say how many total items were bought or anything else because given this information you cannot make a second equation and therefore cannot solve for both variables. Also, the wording is unclear, did she spend 4.87 on just paintbrushes or both brushes and paint.
Okay so.
We have two basic equations
Tower A+ B+720 A is 720ft taller than B.
Tower A+B= 1982 Combined height is 1982ft
Replace A with B+720 in 2nd equation and solve for B
B+720+B=1982 Combine like terms
2B+720=1982 Subtract 720 from both sides
2B=1262 Divide both sides by 2
B=1262/2
B= 631ft
We know that A=B+720 so you simply need to do that addition to have the height of both towers.
