Group 'em together
a
b
−
a
+
1
−
b
a
b
−
a
=
a
(
b
−
1
)
Notice that there will be a 1 as without it it'll simply be ab
1
−
b
=
1
(
1
−
b
)
Notice that it doesn't match with the upper one... so we'll change the signs
1
(
1
−
b
)
=
−
1
(
b−
1
)
(try to multiply them now!!
Jot them down in one expression
a
(
b
−
1
)
−
1
(
b
−
1
)
You get!!!!!!
(
a
−
1
)
(
b
−
1
)
1 3/9 but if reduce to lowest term than 1 1/3
The possible digits could be 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 as they would cause the entire number to round down instead of up.
this is the answer and where the parentheses -8+(3-2)+7=-16
Answer:
$ 14.9
Step-by-step explanation:
we can create an equation
use variables:
pies = p
sauce = s
3.5p + 0.45s
3.5 (4) + 0.45(2)
<u>= $ 14.9</u>
