Answer is x=-3, -1. You have two x values because they are broken down into two equations
Let L be the low copper alloy and H be the high copper alloy.
We need 0.15L + 0.60H = 0.42 and L + H = 100
L=100 - H
Substituting this into the second equation for L, we get:
0.15(100-H) + 0.60H = 0.42(H+L)
15 - 0.15H + 0.60H = 0.42(H+100-H)
15 + 0.45H = 0.42(100)
0.45H = 42 - 15 = 27
H = 27/.45 = 60 lbs
Back substitution, L = 40 lbs.
Answer:
(1)


(2)


Step-by-step explanation:
Solving (1):
Considering

We have:

This gives:

Solve for a


So:


To solve for b, we make use of Pythagoras theorem

This gives



Collect like terms

Take LCM and solve


Take square roots

Solving (2):
Considering

We have:

This gives:

Solve for a


So:



To solve for b, we make use of Pythagoras theorem

This gives


Collect like terms


Take square roots

Answer:
Both triangles have acute angles
A) A (1,-1)
b) P' (3,1)
c) Rule: (x, y) → (x + 2, y - 1)