Negative exponents create the reciprocal of the original number:
2^2=4
2^-2=1/4
4^4=64
4^-4=1/64
Number of pets and number of siblings
Since y=x+3 (given)
Put value of y in equation x+y=(-3)
x+x+3=(-3)
2x=(-6)
x=(-3)
Put x=(-3) in x+y=(-3)
(-3)+y=(-3)
y=0
So, x=(-3)
y=0
Answer:no
Step-by-step explanation: Each crate is 15.5 pounds there is only 3 crates therefor 3 crates weighing 15.5 pounds each would only weigh 46.5 pounds all together
