Hello here is a solution :
To solve problems like this you can either graph or solve mathematically. To do the ladder we need to solve for one variable at a time. So lets cancel one variable out.
Multiply equation 1 by 2
This will give 4x-2y=14
Now we can get rid of y by subtracting 2 from 1
This will give x=9
Plug back in to either equation, i will use equation 2
3(9)-2y=5 simplify
-2y=-22 solve
Y=11
Area= base x height
So, the base is 9 1/4 and the height is 18 feet
so, the Area= 9 1/4 x 18
9 1/4 x 18
= 166.5
Answer:
A is 33.5430
B is 307,000
C is 285.39
D is 6,810
Not sure what the 33. is but that should be the right answer
