Answer:
x=2, y=3
Step-by-step explanation:
This is a <u>system of equations</u>.
To solve a system of equations, we use the substitution method.
We can plug in the first equation,
, into the value for <em>x</em> in the second equation. Now, the second equation looks like this:

We simplify and solve for <em>y</em>:
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Now, we plug in the value for <em>y</em>, which is 3, into either equation. I will just use the first equation:
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Let me know if my explanation is unclear.
Answer:
wilma is 22.5 mph
fred is 25.5 mph
Step-by-step explanation:
Time:40 minutes, or 2/3 hours
Speed:
Fred:x+3
Wilma: x
Distance:32 miles
2/3(x+x+3)=32
2/3(2x+3)=32
1 1/3x+2=32
4/3x=30
x=22.5
wilma is 22.5 mph
fred is 22.5+3= 25.5 mph
1.75ft/second. 3.5/2 simplifies to 1.75/1.