I think this is the answer if you follow the order of operations. X=12
So, x + y = 42 and y - x = 5;
Then, y = x + 5;
Finally, x + x + 5 = 42;
2x + 5 = 42;
2x = 37;
x = 18.5;
y = 18.5 + 5;
y = 23.5;
Answer:
m=2
Step-by-step explanation:
When you put a number into the inverse of a function (f^-1) you get the original number back.
Ex: f^-1(11) = (11-3)/2 = 4
f(4) = 2×4+3 = 11
So, f(-5)=-2
So, when x is -5,
f(x) = -2
f(x)=m(-5)+8
-2=m(-5) + 8
m=2
ANSWER
The multiplication, CA is defined, and its dimension is 3×2
EXPLANATION
Matrix A is a 2x3 matrix.
Matrix C is a 3×2 matrix.
The product of the two matrices , CA, is defined if and only if the inner product of their dimension are the same.

The inner products are the same.
Hence the matrix multiplication, CA is defined and its dimension is the outer products.

3/4 times 3/2 (reciprocal of the second fraction) is 9/8 gallons per minute.
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