Answer: x = 1 and y = 2
Given:
y = -3x + 5
5x - 4y = -3
Since we are given y, let’s sub it in the second equation.
5x - 4(-3x + 5) = -3
5x + 12x - 20 = -3
17x = 17
x = 1
After finding x, we can now find y.
5(1) - 4y = -3
-4y = -8
y = 2
Checking:
y = -3x + 5
2 = -3(1) + 5
2 = 2
5x - 4y = -3
5(1) - 4(2) = -3
-3 = -3
Let's break it down:
We need an LCM, a least common multiple, so it's easier to subtract
3 1/4x + 7 1/14
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1/8x - 2 5/7
3 1/4 is equivalent to 3 2/8
2 5/7 is equivalent to 2 10/14
3 2/8x + 7 1/14 or you can break it down to two parts also
- 3 2/8x - 1/8x = 2 1/8x
1/8x - 2 10/14 7 1/14 - (-2 10/14) = 9 11/14
------------------ - - = +
2 1/8x + 9 11/14
Step One
Find the Volume in ccs.
V= l*w*h
l =40 mm
w = 25 mm
h = 2 mm
V = 40*35 * 2
V = 2800 mm^3
Step Two
Find the weight
1 mm^3 = 0.0005
2800 mm^3 = x <<<<< answer 1

Cross multiply.
1x = 2800 * 0.0005
x = 1.4 ounces. <<<<< answer 2