You can substitute what y is into the second equation, so:
3x + 4(2x + 1) = 26
3x + 8x + 4 = 26
11x + 4 = 26
- 4
11x = 22
÷ 11
x = 2
y = (2 × 2) + 1
y = 5 + 1
y = 5
So you get x as 2 and y as 5, I hope this helps!
In the given question, there are several data of immense importance. based on these data's the answer to the question can be easily deduced. it is already given that the total utility bill for the month of April in Millers house is $132 and 42% of the bill was paid for gas. remaining amount is paid as electricity charges.
Now
Amount of money paid for gas = 132 * (42/100) dollars
= 5544/100 dollars
= 55.44 dollars
Then
The amount of money paid for electricity = (132 - 55.44) dollars
= 76.56 dollars
So the Millers paid 55.44 dollars for gas and 76.56 dollars for electricity in the month of April.
the answer is b, just divide 50 by 59 and multiply that sum to 6.4
