Answer:
B. Negative
Step-by-step explanation:
So first, we want to locate the variable.
y (x/y) = (y/1) (x/y)
= (xy/y)
= x
The y/y cancels out and now we know we need to find the sign of x. Because x is to the left of 0, it's negative. Anything to the left decreases and anything to the left of 0 is (-).
Let's call x1: The rate per hour of the number one mechanic. X2: The rate per hour of mechanic number two. The first thing you should do is identify the system of equations that best describes the problem. In this case it is a system of 2 equations with two unknowns which when solved gives a total of x1 = 85 $ / h and x2 = 50 $ / h. Attached solution.
It B
x= -12
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