There are two solutions to this question, one is positive and the other is negative:
77 feet I according to my calculations :)
Hello!
You can solve this algebraically
p + n = 115
p + 4.25n = 358.75
Subtract the two equations to eliminate p
-3.25n = -243.75
Divide both sides by -3.25
n = 75
Put n into the first equation
p + 75 = 115
Subtract 75 from both sides
p = 40
The answers are,
40 pounds of peanuts were sold
75 pounds of pecans were sold
Hope this helps!
Answer:
3x - 5y = 45
Step-by-step explanation:
divide all numbers by 4