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A linear system 2020-04-02
From Dadzie:
x+s=8→1
y+x=13→2
y-p=6→3
s+p=8→4

Answered by Penny Nom.
Can one equation with two variables be solved algebraically? 2019-08-30
From Don:
Can one equation with two variables be solved algebraically?
Answered by Penny Nom.
An unknown number 2018-05-10
From David:
Sam chose the number 35 and made up these clues."my number is odd. It is a multiple of 5. It's other factor is greater than 5. My number is less than 40. What is my number and what is it's other factor? Are Sam's clues correct?
Answered by Penny Nom.
A system of equations 2013-08-13
From Nina:
3x-2y=8
-x+3y=5
What is the solution of the system of equations

Answered by Penny Nom.
4 linear equations with 3 unknowns 2013-04-12
From Marian:
how to solve for 3 unknowns in 4 simultaneous equations
Answered by Penny Nom.
Substitution 2010-02-14
From Izayah:
what is 3 ways to find the meeting point of y=2x+4 and 3x+y=7 by making 2 table and using a graph
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
Two equations in two unknowns 2009-09-18
From Citizen:
x+-3y=7
-x+4y=7

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.
Two equations in two unknowns 2009-07-30
From Alicia:
I need help with the following equation please show me the steps to complete so that I will know how to do this my self.
2x-y=2 5x+y=5 Thanks for the help

Answered by Penny Nom.
Solve 18(C-3)=162 for C 2009-05-29
From Alicia:
18(C-3)=162

adult student returning to school after 20 years and then never had it in school. Just doesn't click yet

Answered by Penny Nom.
A rectangular park 2009-02-06
From Debbie:
A park named Writer's Rectangle opened in town. When asked about the dimensions of the rectangle, the city planner, responded with these clues: ---The diagonals of the rectangular park plus its longer sides together measure seven times one of the shorter sides. ---The length of one diagonal is 250 m longer than one of the shorter sides. Use this information to find the area of the park.
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
The substitution method 2009-02-06
From amber:
Pleasse help me with this problem
x+y=-2
y-2x=1

Answered by Penny Nom.
Two equations in two unknowns 2008-08-01
From James:
Question from james, a student:

3x+2y=9;24x-2y=18

My math teacher says that it is (2,-4)

Can someone please explain how to figure this out by graphing?

Answered by Victoria West.
Working with x 2007-10-12
From Robert:
The question: The measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon is given. Find the measure of an interior angle, and find the sides.
41. 36
42. 18
44. 'X'

The attachment has what she has done for 41 and 42. Need help with 44 (lots of help) Thank you in advance for your site and your help. Robert

Answered by Penny Nom.
One equation with two unknowns 2007-04-20
From Devon:
Solve for y. 3x – 2y = 12
Answered by Penny Nom.
Three equations in three unknowns 2007-03-18
From Shawna:
You are told that you are working with three different numbers. When the first number is added to twice the other two numbers, the result s 64( i.e x+2y+2z= 64). When the second number is added to twice the other two numbers the result is 62 (y+2x+2z=6). Finally, when the third number is added to twice the other two numbers, the resut is 59 z+2x+2y=59) Determine the three numbers?
Answered by Penny Nom.
Dividing money unequally 2007-02-06
From Linda:
I have a total of $13,826.48. It is to be divided by 15 kids - 2 of the kids only get half of what the other 13 do - how much do the 13 get and how much does the 2 get? Thanks
Answered by Haley Ess and Steve La Rocque.
Simultaneous equations 2001-12-17
From Matthew:
4x + y = 4
2x - 3y = 5

what is x and y


Answered by Penny Nom.
Two equations in two unknowns 2001-12-04
From Courtney:
y = 3x + 2
y = 4x - 5

solve for x

Answered by Penny Nom.
 
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