Question

21.)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

a+b=9500 equation 1

35a+55b=432500 equation 2

a=9500-b modified equation 1 to isolate a

35(9500-b)+55b=432500 substitute value of a in equ 1 into value of a equ 2

332500-35b+55b=432500

20b=100000

b=5000

solve for a

a + b=9500

a + 5000=9500

a=4500

check answer:

35a+55b=432500

35(4500)+55(5000)=432500

157500+275000=432500

432500=432500