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When a fraction is still divisible by a number, then it is not in it's simplest form.
For example, 3/6.
I know for a fact that 6/3=2 <== 3 is also divisible by itself.
3/6 (3/3=1) (6/6=1)
1/2 <== simplest form.
Try the same with 2/4.
4 is divisible by 2.
4/2= 2
2/2=1
1/2 is the simplest form.
I hope this helps!
~kaikers
Answer: a=36; b=18
Step-by-step explanation:
1. You know that the sum of two numbers is 54, then, you have:
a+b=54
2. According to the problem, the larger number is 18 more than the sampler number, this can be expressed as following:
a=b+18
3. Then, you must substitute the second equation into the first equation and solve for b:
b+18+b=54
b=18
4. Then the value of a is:
a+18=55
a=36
We are given a system of equations,
This will translate into a 2x2 matrix of coefficients (because 2 equations and 2 unknowns),
The matrix will then be applied to the vector (lower dimensions on top),
And the result vector will be whats on the other side of equals sign,
So to put everything together,
Hope this helps :)
Answer:
1. -10
2. -11
Step-by-step explanation:
