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If m2 = 7x + 7, m3 = 4y, and m4 = 112, find the values of x and y

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Final answer:

To find the values of x and y, we need to solve the system of equations formed by the given information.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the values of x and y, we need to solve the system of equations formed by the given information.

First, we have m2 = 7x + 7, m3 = 4y, and m4 = 112.

Substituting the given values for m2 and m3 into the equation m4 = m2 + m3, we get 112 = 7x + 7 + 4y. Simplifying this equation, we get 112 - 7 = 7x + 4y. Combining like terms, 105 = 7x + 4y.

Since we have two variables, x and y, we need another equation to solve for their values. Unfortunately, the given information does not provide any additional equations. Therefore, without more information, we cannot determine the specific values of x and y.

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M2 x 2 = m4
soo m2 now becomes m4 = 14x + 14
112 = 14x + 14
subtract 14 from both sides
98 = 14x
divide by 14 on both sides
7 = x

to find Y, 12 is the lowest number you can make 3 & 4
so multiply m3 by 4 and m4 by 3
so instead of m3 = 4y and m4 = 112 it now becomes
m12 =16y and m12 = 336
16Y = 336
divide both sides by 16
Y = 21
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