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	A word problem involving linear equations		2020-06-22
		From Allie: The length of a rectangular swimming pool is p m and its width is q m. Its given tht the length of the swimming pool is twice its with. if the perimeter of the swimming pool is 150 m, find the values of p and q this is in the chapter linear equations Answered by Penny Nom.
	A rectangular garde		2020-04-10
		From Denise: In a rectangular garden a person says "if I made that bed 2 feet wider and 3 feet longer it Would have been 64 sq,ft bigger. But if it had been 3 feet wider and two feet longer It would have been 68 sq.ft bigger. What is the length and width of the garden bed? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two linear equations with a fraction		2019-04-26
		From Asha: 2x=-3y …1 x-2+-4/3(y+1) ...2 note: … is equation Answered by Harley Weston.
	Simultaneous equations with fractions		2017-09-09
		From Farah: Hi, my name is Farah. I hope you can help me with this question . X/2 + g/5= 3 and 2g - f = 10 Answered by Penny Nom.
	The temperature inside and outside a greenhouse		2016-07-22
		From Mehzad: Every day, the temperature in a greenhouse is at its low temperature, 70 degrees Fahrenheit, at 2 a.m. and at its high temperature, 84 degrees Fahrenheit, at 2pm. Its temperature increases linearly between 2 am and 2pm , and decreases linearly from 2 pm and to 2am. The outside temperature follows the same linear patterns, but has a low temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit at 2 am and a high temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit at 2 pm. At which of the following times will the temperature inside and outside the greenhouse be the same? a) 8:00 am b) 12:00 noon c) 4:00 pm d) The two temperatures will never be the same Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two equations with fractions		2016-07-22
		From kanesh: p/2+q/3=3 p/4+2q/3=3 Answered by Penny Nom.
	A system of linear equations		2016-01-24
		From kareem: my name is kareem and i am a student i have a math puzzle and i tried to solved it but it always have same mistake x-y=9 x+z=12 z-n=14 y+n=2 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Constructing simultaneous linear equations		2015-12-28
		From Deborah: Linda thinks of a two-digit number. The sum of the digits is 8. If she reverses the digits, the new number is 36 greater than her original number. What was Linda's original number? Thank you! Answered by Penny Nom.
	Linear equations in two variables		2015-12-13
		From priya: I have problem in solving these equations please help me today itself very urgent: I)2x+y=y II)pie*x+y=9 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two quadratic equations		2014-11-20
		From rajesh: Sir, I would like to discuss on question- -Find the value of variable X and Y, equations are X2+Y2+2XY=25 X2+Y2-2XY=1 Sir, my point is equation looks not so easy.My opinion is there many (more than 4)value possible for both X and Y. Kindly help me. Waiting for your response. regards, rajesh Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two nonlinear equations		2014-01-26
		From Naryn: (1÷x) + (1÷y) = (7÷12) xy = 12 Answered by Penny Nom.
	A linear equation		2013-12-26
		From khushboo: A farmer sowed wheat and paddy in two fields of total area 5000 sq.m. Write a linear equation and draw a graph to represent the same? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A word problem involving a fraction		2012-10-12
		From Derrick: If the numerator and denominator of a fraction are both decreased by 1 the fraction becomes 2/3. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by 1 the fraction will be 3/4. Find the original fraction. How to do? Answered by Penny Nom.
	2x+underroot2=3x-4-3underroot2		2012-07-09
		From Eshraj: 2x+underroot2=3x-4-3underroot2 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Linear equations		2011-10-06
		From Hannah: I am confused about a question on my homework, here is an example on what I need to do: You own a sightseeing boat tour. Kids' admission costs $5, adults' admission costs $8. During that day you get (made-up number) $521 with 71 admissions. How many of each passenger boarded? I tried something like 5x + 8y = 521 x + y = 71 But, I still don't understand how to solve it! Help? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A linear equation with fractions		2011-07-13
		From Simon: I would like to ask if you would be able to explain : linear equation: 2 1/2 (X-1) - x+3 /3 = 4 , the first step shows multiplying by 2 then multiplying by 3. etc. What I don't understand is where the 2 in multiplying by 2 comes from? ( the three is pretty obvious being x+3 /3 (to get rid of the divided by) ) . Thanks for your help. Answered by Penny Nom.
	The method of substitution		2009-09-17
		From laura: ok! i really need help with this question plz help!! x= - 4y +5 x+2y = 7 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Simultaneous equations		2009-08-28
		From onias: solve 3/a - 2/b = 1/2 , 5/a + 3/b = 29/12 Answered by Robert Dawson.
	y=2x+1 and y=2x-1		2009-08-28
		From MARICELA: Need help of how to work this problems y=2x+1 and y=2x-1 First of all what is the difference? Second I think is easy just to work with the X y with the line in the middle but how do you get the numbers for each side. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Linear equations		2009-08-23
		From shwetha: The length of a rectangle is greater than the breadth by 18 cm. If both length and breadth are increased by 6 cm then area increases by 168 cm square. Find the length and breadth of the rectangle. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Stairway construction		2009-05-02
		From Olivia: Hi, I'm Olivia and I'm in 8th grade studying algebra 1. I'm having some trouble with my math project. It has to do with rules of stairway construction. It says that there are two generally accepted rules to building stairs. Rule 1: x+y=43 and x+y=46 (cm) Rule 2: 2y+x=61 and 2y+x=64 (y is the riser and x is the tread length) I cant figure out how to graph them...it says they're supposed to intersect to make a square which is like the safety zone for building stairs (the stairs' rise and tread lengths are plotted as points) any points outside of that square are considered unsafe. Did i explain it ok? Thanks for your help. --olivia Answered by Penny Nom.
	An infinite number of solutions		2009-03-24
		From Sean: this is a linear equations problem; first: 3535.5 + Fbd (.866) + Fbc (.5) - Fab (.5) = 0 and -3535.5 - Fab (.866) - Fbc (.5) - Fbd (.5) = 0 Answered by Harley Weston.
	The substitution method		2009-02-18
		From Nicolette: I am working on linear programming problems that I need to solve pairs of linear equations for. I am confused and am not sure how to solve these problems! 5x+3y=7      y=x-3 How can i solve this using the substitution method? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Substitution method		2008-05-30
		From taquicia: 2y-x=3 x=5+y Answered by Janice Cotcher.
	Finding equations, intersection point of two lines at right angles		2007-09-22
		From Yaz: Find the equation of the line joining A(-1,-9) to B(6,120). Another line passes through C(7,-5) and meets AB at rigth angle of D. Find the euation of CD and calculate the co-ordinates of D. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Solve for x and y		2007-03-27
		From anthony: solve y=4x and x+y=5 Answered by Sara Ulmer.
	Nickels, dimes and quarters		2007-02-05
		From Avinash: Mary has 48 coins made up of nickels, dimes and quarters with a total value of $5.10. She has 4 more dimes than nickels and quarters combined. How many coins of each kind does she have? Use matrix to solve the system Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	A boat travels 60 miles downstream in the same time it takes to go 36 miles upstream		2007-01-27
		From Liz: A boat travels 60 miles downstream in the same time it takes to go 36 miles upstream. The speed of the boat in still water is 15 mi/h greater than the speed of the current. Find the speed of the current. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 13.		2007-01-27
		From Liz: The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 13. If the digits are reversed, the new number is 9 more than the original number. Find the original number. Answered by Penny Nom.
	An algebra exercise		2007-01-24
		From Clara: Given x + 2y = -2 and x - 2y = 18, find: a) x^2 - 4y^2 b) x^2 + 4y^2 Answered by Stephen La Rocque and Penny Nom.
	Points of intersection		2007-01-18
		From Mark: Find the points of intersection of the given pair of curves. 2x - 3y = -8 and 3x - 5y = -13 Answered by Steve La Rocque and Haley Ess.
	I want to calibrate a glucose meter		2006-07-27
		From John: If I have 3 glucose control solutions having: Low - 50 mg/dl Normal - 100 mg/dl High - 330 mg/dl I want to calibrate a glucose meter but I need more than these 3 data points. How can I mix these up to get different concentrations in between 50 and 100, 100 and 330. I would like to mix up different concentrations and put them in test tubes or whatever to do some calibration work. Like 70 mg/dl, 90 mg/dl, etc. More data points should be in between say 50 and 100 since this is normal, 90 mg/dl is considered close to normal. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Three people go to a store where there is a sale		2006-05-30
		From Geocee: Three people go to a store where there is a sale. One person buys two shirts, one pair of pants and one sweater. The second person buys one shirt, two pairs of pants and two sweaters. The third person buys three shirts and four pairs of pants. Find the price of each item if the first person spent $155 and the second and third person spent $235 each. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	x-7=20 and 2x+5=17		2006-04-04
		From Janette: I'm trying to help out my daughter, it has been much too long since I've been in school. The question is x-7=20 and the other question is 2x+5=17. What are the formulas? Answered by Penny Nom.
	2x+5y=3 And -x+3y=-7		2006-04-03
		From Lloyd: simplify 2x+5y=3 And -x+3y=-7 Answered by Penny Nom.
	5(x-3)/4 =x+1		2005-12-14
		From Jennifer: I have two problems i am stumped on I don't know how to help my daughter. 5(x-3)/4 =x+1 3(x+12)/5 =x +2 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Graphing two lines		2005-11-20
		From A student: About y = 5x + 24 and y = -3x - 8 1. Graph both equations on the same set of axes. When you made your graph, how did you choose the range of x and y values? 2.Find the point of intersection for the graphs. 3. Test the point of intersection you found by substituting its coordinates into the equations. Do the coordinates fit the equations exactly? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Mr.Carter is very cautious		2003-11-26
		From Bob: Mr.Carter is very cautious. He decides to invest in only three stocks: one low stock, one high stock, one medium stock. Given that the expected annual yields are 6% for low stock, 7% for medium stock, and 8% for high stock, he wants his investment in medium stock to be half of his total investment in low and high stock. How much should I invest in each type fo stocks to expect a total annual return fo $650 form my investments? Answered by Harley Weston.
	The substitution method		2003-04-14
		From Patty: I need help with the following: 5x - 4y = 13 2y + 3x = -1 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Two equations		2002-07-26
		From Derek: 1. 3x + 2y = 4 2. -7x + 2y = 24 finding x and y. Answered by Penny Nom.
	An augmented matrix		2002-04-20
		From A student: Hi my math teacher asked us to solve an augmented matrix. I am in twelfth grade and need help. The book we are working on is college algebra. Here it is a+2b+c=0 2a+5b+4c=-1 a-b-9c=-5 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Pairs of equations		2002-04-04
		From A student: high school level student is asking y=4x x=-4y x+y=5 3x+2y=20 y=x-1 3x-y=4 x+y=3 2x-3y=-9 x+5y=4 3x+15y=-1 . . . Answered by Penny Nom.
	Algebra review questions		2002-01-14
		From A student: A wildebeast was observed racing a distance of 86.4m in 4.8 seconds. Find the speed of the wildebeast in m/s. 8x - 7 - 5x = 23 7 z - 3 (z + 2) = 26 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Where do the lines y=2x-4 and y=x-1 intesect?		2001-04-06
		From Bryce: solve the following problem by setting them equal to each other. Solve for x and y. Where do the lines y=2x-4 and y=x-1 intesect? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Linear equations		2001-02-13
		From Jamie: I have a question how do you do linear equation? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Blood flow and age		2001-01-11
		From Gayle: I don't understand the second part of this problem Here is the first part that was correct. A 35yr old has 100% blood flow. A 65yr old has 64% blood flow. Find the rate of change per yr in the percent of blood flow. (This part is correct) m=(64-100)/(35-65)= -36/30= -1.2 per year of blood flow. Now, here is the second part I DON'T UNDERSTAND! .Let b represent the percent of blood flow and a represent a person's age. Write an equation that you could use to predict the percent of blood flow for a person of any age over 35. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A piecewise linear equation		2000-11-24
		From Jacky: There is a light bulb and it is given that the light bulb cost $0.75 and the cost of operating it is $0.0081 per hour. From the information give, I came up with the linear equation: Let c be total cost and Let h be hours used. Therefore: c = 0.0081h + 0.75 represents the total cost of the light bulb and the electricity. However, the second part of the question added the fact that the light bulb will only last for 800 hours. If the light bulb is replaced as soon as it burns out exactly after every 800 hours, how can I write an equation that represents that? Is it possible? What would it look like on the graph. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Connecting to a water line		2000-10-20
		From Vanja: My question is...A house is to be connected to a new water main that runs along the line y=2/3x-1. The connection point at the house has coordinates (2,9), where the units represent metres. What lenght of plastic pipe is needed to connect to the water main at the closest point? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Buying art supplies		2000-09-18
		From Travis: An art teacher buys exactly 100 items at this sale, and the total cost before tax is $100. She buys at least one of each item. How many of each item does she buy? Markers $0.50 Sketch Pads $3.00 Paint Sets $10.00 Answered by Denis Hanson.
	Two linear equations		2000-09-14
		From David Dean: 2a + 1b = 3.39 3a + 3b = 6.59 What formula do I use to find what a = ? Answered by Harley Weston.
	The equation of a parabola		2000-05-22
		From Ian Forsyth: Given the points A(0,0) B(60,10) C(24,d) find the equation of the parabola. leave the equation in terms of x, y and d if the general form of a quadratic is y = ax2 + bx + c. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A matrix equation		2000-05-14
		From A student: Right now, we are dealing with matrices and we are supposed to solve the following problem on our graphing-calculators: 2a+3b-4c+d=20 a-2b+3c-5d=-14 3a+4b-2c+3d=19 5a-b+6c+4d=-5 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Taxis in Chicago		2000-03-27
		From A high school studenthigh school student: Suppose that taxis pick up and deliver passengers in Chicago, which is divided into three zones. Records kept by the drivers show that of the passengers picked up in Zone 1, 50% are taken to a destination in Zone 1, 40% to Zone 2, and 10% to Zone 3. OF the passengers picked up in Zone 2, 40% go to Zone 1, 30% to Zone 2, and 30% to Zone 3. Of the passengers picked up in Zone 3, 20% go to Zone 1, 60% to Zone 2 and 20% to Zone 3. Suppose that at the beginning of the day, 600 of the taxis are in Zone 1, 100 in Zone 2, and 300 in Zone 3. What is the distribution of taxis in the various zones after all have had two riders? Answered by Harley Weston.
	A system of equations in five unknowns		2000-03-20
		From Will: I have been having some problem with the following question for some time. I would appreciate any help on solving the problem or a solution. Q: Assume that a system of equations in the unknowns x1, x2, x3, x4 and x5 when converted to row echelon form gives . . . Answered by Penny Nom.
	Systems of linear equations		2000-03-10
		From Ann Marie Devereux: hi there!!, I guess I have a problem!!! 3x+4y=10 (over) 4x+y=9 2x=5y+3 (over) x=3y+1 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Ax + By = C		2000-01-18
		From Fatiha Khanboubi: I was wondering if you could please explain to me how I would write the equation of line through the given points [(4,1), (6,3)] in Ax+By=C form. Answered by Harley Weston.
	Parallel lines		2000-01-12
		From Lori: Find an equation of the line parallel to the given line containing the given point. x + y = 2; (1,2) We know parallel line have the same slope and we know the answer y = -x + 3. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Systems of equations		1999-12-06
		From Roger Hornbaker: I am having problem figuring out x and y solutions. 5x + y = 4 3x - y = 4 3x + 2y = 6 - 3x + y = 0 Answered by Penny Nom.
	The elimination method		1999-12-02
		From Jennifer: Could I get an answer to this one: 2x+5y=36 3x+2y=32 I have to use the Elimination method, as I already know how to do Substitution. How do I begin and show my work? I'm attempting to eliminate the values for y. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Linear models		1999-11-09
		From Helen Moreno: What is a linear model? Answered by Harley Weston.
	Why is slope designated m?		1999-08-18
		From Peter Komlos: Why is the slope of a line is designated by the letter "m"? Answered by Penny Nom.
	Graphing a linear equation		1999-05-27
		From Dylan Bradley: Im in Grade ten and am doing linear equations, I cann't figure out how to make a chart for questions like y = -2x + 3 Answered by Penny Nom.
	Parallel and perpendicular lines		1999-04-23
		From Crystal Pilling: My name is Crystal Pilling and I am in 9th grade algebra. We are currently studying parallel and perpendicular lines. I am having trouble with this problem: 3/4x - 5y= 16, (5,-6) I have to find a line that is perpindicular to this line on a graph. HELP ME PLEASE!!!!! Answered by Penny Nom.
	Shopping at Wegman's		1999-04-22
		From Stan: Joanne, Steve, Pat, Alice, Joan, and Bill go to Wegman's at the same time. Joanne buys 2 gal of milk, 1 dozen oranges, 8 apples, and 2 lb. of ground beef, paying a total of $13.24. Steve buys 3 qts. of milk, 5 lbs. of ground beef, 10 lb. of potatoes, and 2 bags of mixed vegetables, paying a total of $16.95. Pat buys 3 gal. of milk, 2 dozen oranges, 1 dozen apples, 5 lb. of potatoes, and 5 bags of mixed vegetables, paying a total of $25.09. .... Find the cost of: 1 qt. of milk, one orange, one apple one lb. of ground beef, one lb. of potatoes, and one bag of mixed vegetables. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Linear Equations		1999-01-16
		From Casie Tomney: My dad and I have been trying to figure, how to solve for x on any of these problems my teacher gives us. The problem is: 2h/3 + 1/2 = 5h/6 - 3/4 Thanks!!!!!!!! Answered by Jack LeSage.
	Intersection of Planes		1998-12-03
		From Lindsay Fear: My name is Lindsay Fear. I am an OAC student (which is the Ontario equivalent to Grade 12 in most other states and provinces). I am in an Algebra and Geometry course and am currently studying a unit on equations of planes. Our teacher has given us this question that my friend and I have attempted several times, but we are still unable to solve it. My teacher has also suggested using the internet as a resource. The question is: Prove that a necessary condition that the three planes -x + ay + bz = 0 ax - y + cz = 0 bx + cy - z = 0 have a line in common is that a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + 2abc = 1 Answered by Walter Whiteley.
	Algebra		1998-11-25
		From Casey: yeah my son brought home a math worksheet and he was wondering and me too if u could help him and me out . he has problems like this 4n+9=7n+2= ??? and he has to show work so if u could help us out that would be great Answered by Jack LeSage.
	A Linear System		1998-10-08
		From Jason Bussey: The linear systems with the following pattern all have the same solution. Is their some kind of reasoning as to why this is so? 2x+3y=4 3x+4y=5 4x+5y=6 5x+6y=7 The solution is always x=-1, y=2 Thank you Jason Answered by Penny Nom.
	Seed Problem		1998-03-26
		From Jody A. Johnson: Seed Problem: The height of an amazing plant grown from a seed varies linearly with the time it has been in the ground. After six days it is 6cm tall and after 60 days it is 15.8m (1580 cm) tall. Write the particular equation giving the height as a function of time. Find the intercepts and explain them. What would be the height in one year? How long would it take for the plant to grow to a height of 1km? I'm having a problem with this equation. Could you please help. Thank you. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Y-intercept		1998-02-27
		From Don Trumpet: What is the Y-intercept for the problem:Y = -2(x+2) + 9 Answered by Harley Weston.
	Intersecting Lines.		1998-02-10
		From Erik Heppler: My typewriter frequently makes mistakes. Suppose I gave you the following system of equations to solve: 35.26X + 14.95Y = 28.35 187.3X + 79.43Y = 83.29 When I looked back, I realized that I meant to use 14.96 as the "Y" coefficient in the first equation instead of 14.95. Solving the system using 14.95 and then solving another system using 14.96 with all other values the same both times results in the intersection points (1776, -4186) and (-770, 1816) respectively. How can that be? Answered by Penny nom.

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