Isabella can buy together 5 paintbrushes ( p ) and jars of paint ( p ) : j + p = 5, She can`t buy 4 items ( because 4 * $0.99 = $3.96 < $4.87 ) and she also can`t buy 6 items ( 6 * $0.95 = $5.70 > $4.87 ). So: p = 5 - j. Another equation is: 0.95 * ( 5 - j ) + 0.99 j = 4.87, 4.75 - 0.95 j + 0.99 j = 4.87; 0.04 j = 0.12; j = 0.12 : 0.04; j = 3, p = 5 - 3 = 2. We can prove it: 0.95 * 2 + 0.99 * 3 = 1.90 + 2.97 = 4.87.

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3 years ago

If you add Natalie's age and Fred's age, the result is 46. If you add Fred's age to 4 times Natalie's age, the result is 91.

Ivenika [448]

Answer:

Fred = 31

Natalie = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

We have Natalie and Fred's whos age are unknown, we know that when added, their ages equal 46. While when multiplied with Natalie's age 4 times, their ages is 91.

Create two systems :

F = Fred

N = Natalie

F + N = 46

4N + F = 91

We can change the first equation to Natalie's age alone :

N = 46 - F

Now substitute this into the second equation :

4(46 - F) + F = 91

Distribute :

184 - 4F + F = 91

Subtract 184 from both sides :

-4F + F = -93

Add like terms :

-3F = -93

Divide -3 from both sides :

F = 31

Therefore, Fred is 31 years old. Now replace his age in the first equation :

31 + N = 46

46 - 31

Therefore, Natalie is 15 years old.

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3 years ago