1) let both have x ,
so putting in eqn ;
4x+0.50 = 9x-3
5x=2.50
x=0.50
therefore both have 50 p in the beginning !!
2) let the number be x
so in eqn;
(x+18)/2=5x
x+18=10x
9x=18
x=2
so the number must be 2 !!
if you have still any problem, comment !!
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Since 2 4/5 is greater than 1/4, the answer is negative.
You can just subtract 2 4/5 and 1/4 and add the (-) sign
2 4/5 - 1/4
Change the fractions so they can have a common denominator: 20
2 4/5 = 2 16/20
1/4 = 5/20
2 16/20 - 5/20 = 2 11/20
Add the (-) sign → -2 11/20
Answer ⇒ -2 11/20
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With amounts measured in gallons, let
x = amount of 65% antifreeze
y = amount of 90% antifreeze
1 gal of the 65% brand contains 0.65 gal of pure antifreeze; x gal would contain 0.65x gal. Similarly, y gal of the 90% brand contains 0.90y gal of pure antifreeze.
To obtain 120 gal of 80% antifreeze solution (which contains 0.80•120 = 96 gal of pure antifreeze), we must have
x + y = 120 … … … … … [total volume of antifreeze solution]
0.65x + 0.90y = 96 … [total volume of pure antifreeze]
Solve the first equation for y :
y = 120 - x
Substitute this into the second equation and solve for x :
0.65x + 0.90 (120 - x) = 96
0.65x + 108 - 0.90x = 96
0.25x = 12
x = 48
Solve for y :
y = 120 - 48
y = 72
This is your answer: x= -1/4 or x=5/4. Plze mark me brainiest:)
The answer is 4 hope this helps
