7x+8(x+1/4) = 3(6x-9)-8
7x+8x+2 = 18x - 27 -24
15x + 2 = 18x - 51
+51 + 51
15x + 53 = 18x
-15x = -15x
53 = 3x
17.66 = x
Let q and n represent the number of quarters and nickels respectively.
q=3n and .05n+.25q=1.6 These are the conditions in mathematical terms.
To solve, use the value of q from the first equation in the second equation to get:
.05n+.25(3n)=1.6 carry out indicated multiplication on left side
.05n+.75n=1.6 combine like terms on left side
.8n=1.6 divide both sides by .8
n=2, since q=3n
q=6
So Peggy had 2 nickels and 6 quarters.
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We are given a question that asks us to translate some given information into numerical format, or numbers. We can do that by first finding key words. Such words are sum and at least. Sum indicates addition, while at least indicates a greater than or equal to sign, or ≥. Now that we have found our key info, we can move on.
The question states that 3 times the sum of a number and 17. The 'sum of a number and 17' part can be represented by the expression x + 17, where x is some number. Next, three times means that we need to multiply 3 to the expression x + 17, giving us 3(x + 17). Finally, the question gives us that the whole expression 3(x + 17) is 'at least', or greater than or equal to, 22. Hence, we get the inequality 3(x + 17) ≥ 22, which is also our answer. Hope this has come of assistance to you and have a great day!
A producer is said to have an absolute advantage over another producer when he required less amount of input to produce the same good compared to the other producer.
While a producer is said to have a comparative advantage over another producer when he produces his goods at a lesser opportunity cost compared to the other produer.
Here, time is one of the inputs used in production and Maria produces a scarf at a lesser time compared to Sofia. Thus, Maria has an absolute advantage over Maria in the production of scarves.
Therefore, the true statement is "<span>Maria has an absolute advantage over Sofia".</span>
