Answer: y=-4x+2
Step-by-step explanation: Move all terms not containing Y to the right side of the equation.
<em><u>Question:</u></em>
A jeweler is dividing 3/8 of a pound of rubies among 4 lots. What part of a pound will each lot weigh? A.1/4 B.1/8 C.1/16 D.3/32
<em><u>Answer:</u></em>
Option D
Each lot weight
part of pound
<em><u>Solution:</u></em>
Given that,
A jeweler is dividing 3/8 of a pound of rubies among 4 lots
To find: part of a pound each lot weigh
From given,

Let "x" be the part of a pound each lot weigh
Therefore,

This forms a proportion and solve by cross multiplying

Thus, each lot weight
part of pound
You would divide the rectangle into half, to form two congruent triangles. When you multiply the area of 1 of the triangles, it gives you the area of both triangles, and so the area of the triangle as a whole.