Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 10 - Quadratic Equations - 10.5 - Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations - Problem Set 10.5 - Page 464: 31

Answer

In order to solve this problem, we first create a system of linear equations. We then solve the system of linear equations for the desired variable(s). Any values that are negative or zero are ignored, for these values do not make sense in this context.

Work Step by Step

In order to solve this problem, we first create a system of linear equations. We then solve the system of linear equations for the desired variable(s). Any values that are negative or zero are ignored, for these values do not make sense in this context.
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