There are 23 sharks and 7 octopi in the aquarium
- Let the number of sharks in the aquarium be x
- Let the number of octopi in the tank be y
If the total number of animals in the tank is 30, therefore;
- x + y = 30 ....................... 1
If the total number of legs in the tank is 171 with starfish having 5 legs and Octopus having 8 legs, the required expression will be:
- 5x + 8y = 171 ................ 2
From equation 1, x = 30 - y ................... 3
Substitute equation 3 into 2 to have:
5(30-y) + 8y = 171
150 - 5y + 8y = 171
3y = 171 - 150
3y = 21
y = 7
Recall that x = 30 - y
x = 30 - 7
x = 23
Hence there are 23 sharks and 7 octopi in the aquarium
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Answer:
3 * z
Step-by-step explanation:
3 * z
if u multiply them, u get 3z
is that what u meant? or are there options to choose from, or did u forget to add something else?
Reflection rule in the x-axis:
g(x) = - f(x)
f(x) = 3x+12
g(x) = - f(x) = -3x-12
The correct choice is option (C)
Answer:
x=-4 y=-1
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's solve your system by substitution.
−3x−8y=20;y=5x+19
Rewrite equations:
y=5x+19;−3x−8y=20
Step: Solve y=5x+19for y:
y=5x+19
Step: Substitute5x+19foryin−3x−8y=20:
−3x−8y=20
−3x−8(5x+19)=20
−43x−152=20(Simplify both sides of the equation)
−43x−152+152=20+152(Add 152 to both sides)
−43x=172
−43x
−43
=
172
−43
(Divide both sides by -43)
x=−4
Step: Substitute−4forxiny=5x+19:
y=5x+19
y=(5)(−4)+19
y=−1(Simplify both sides of the equation)
Answer:
x=−4 and y=−1
