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Write an equation of the following story problem

Write an equation of the following story problem-example-1
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Answer:

5x + 15y =20 = - 3x +25y =75

= 8 minutes

Explanation:

5x + 15y =20 multiply all by 3 to get 15x

15x +45y=60

- 3x +25y =75 multiply all by -5 to get 15x

15x -125y = -375

rewrite ans together

15x +45y=60

15x -125y = -375

-80y = -315

y = -315/ - 80

y = 3.9375 = y= 4 substitute to find x

5x + 15(4 )=20

5x +60 = 20

5x=-40

x= -40/5

x=-8

15x +45(4)=60

15x +180 =60

15x =-120

x=-8

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