Normally you would only solve by completing the square if a is 1 and b is even. But the answer would be half of b. So half of 9 is 4.5 or 4(1/2).
Answer: -0.7
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:


Step-by-step explanation:
Represent trees with T and wreaths with W
Given


Solving (a): Cost of W
Substitute 3 + 4 * W for T in the second equation


Collect Like Terms


Divide through by 6


Hence, each wreath costs $16
Solving (b): Cost of T

Substitute 16 for W



Hence, each tree costs $67
Idk I have tried and failed miserably