SOLUTION: 3p+2y=209 p+y=81 This would be correct right? 3p+2y=209 p=-y+81 Then, 3(-y+81)+2y=209 -3y+243+2y=209 Then, -y=-34 y=34 So, don't you enter y into the equation? Like this

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas  -> Quadratic Equation Customizable Word Problems -> SOLUTION: 3p+2y=209 p+y=81 This would be correct right? 3p+2y=209 p=-y+81 Then, 3(-y+81)+2y=209 -3y+243+2y=209 Then, -y=-34 y=34 So, don't you enter y into the equation? Like this      Log On


   

Question 587320: 3p+2y=209
p+y=81
This would be correct right?
3p+2y=209
p=-y+81
Then,
3(-y+81)+2y=209
-3y+243+2y=209
Then,
-y=-34
y=34
So, don't you enter y into the equation? Like this,
p=-y+81
p=-34+81
p=47
So.
y=34 and p=47
My teacher says that this is wrong?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your answer is correct.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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