Chapter 5: Q. 300 (page 672)
In the following exercises, solve each system by graphing.
Short Answer
- The solution set of the system is the area shaded in darker color including the solid line.
Chapter 5: Q. 300 (page 672)
In the following exercises, solve each system by graphing.
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Two containers of gasoline hold a total of fifty gallons. The big container can hold ten gallons less than twice the small container. How many gallons does each container hold?
Stephanie left Riverside, California, driving her motorhome north on Interstate 15 towards Salt Lake City at a speed of 56 miles per hour. Half an hour later, Tina left Riverside in her car on the same route as Stephanie, driving 70 miles per hour. Solve the system
(a) for t to find out how long it will take Tina to catch up to Stephanie.
(b) what is the value of s, the number of hours Stephanie will have driven before Tina catches up to her?
In the following exercises, solve the systems of equations by substitution.
In the following exercises, translate to a system of equations and solve the system.
Jen and David owe \(22,000 in loans for their two cars. The amount of the loan for Jen’s car is \)2000 less than twice the amount of the loan for David’s car. How much is each car loan?
In the following exercises, solve the systems of equations by substitution.
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