Question

The sum of two numbers is 24. The second number is 6 less than the first. Find the numbers. Write a system of equations and solve.
a.
x + y = 24
y = x - 6
(15, 9)
c.
6x + y = 24
y = 12x + 3
(12, 12)
b.
12x + 6y = 24
y - 2x = 0
(9, 15)
d.
x + 6y = 24
4x + y = 16
(16, 8)

Answer 1

yew know??

Answer 2

it be a because the 1st given property is
the sum of both numbers is 24
which means x + y = 24 and since choice a is the only 1 with that option it automatically eliminates the other optoins

Answer 3

So the first thing says, "The sum of two numbers is 24"

We don't know what those two numbers are, so we can make up a name for them, usually we will call these unknowns "x" and "y" because they're mysterious, like PLANET X!

How can we make that sentence into an equation? Well, the sum means we're adding right? and when they say something "is" something, that usually means it's an equals sign so it becomes

x+y=24

Are you comfortable with that? Try making up the next equation based off the sentence:

"The second number is 6 less than the first."

Answer 4

your a jackass

Answer 5

welcome

Answer 6

I wasn't aware there were multiple questions from this person, I just logged in and thought I'd have a go. I didn't give her the answer, but if she's willing to work with me I'm still willing to work with her. Otherwise I'm done too.

Answer 7

i had no idea either.. but she did put a ? meaning i thought she was interested in getting the work and more info but then by looks now........

Answer 8

@hero you are right..

Answer 9

this is a F.uckkking jackass

Answer 10

ummm alright???

Answer 11

thats way we study

Answer 12

yeah it is called "open Study" stupid

Answer 13

thx

Answer 14

sure hun
why are you people still here cuz i know I am just to sexy for you guys to leave

Answer 15

???

Answer 16

^lolwut

Answer 17

@Hero does picking on little girls make you feel good?