What is the value of x in this system of equations? express the answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.

-5x - 12y = -8
5x + 2y = 48

x = 11.2

Step-by-step explanation:

-5x - 12y = -8  

5x + 2y = 48

you can combine all like terms from both equations together:

0x-10y=40

simplified:

-10y=40

y=-4

now you plug in the value of y into either equation:

5x+2(-4)=48

simplify

5x-8=48

add 8

5x=56

divide by 5

x=56/5=11.2

she played for 18.75 hours.

step-by-step explanation:

if she played 2/4 of a hour on tuesday. and there is 60 minutes in an hour and 60 divided by 4 is 7.5. and she played 2/4 of an hour on thursday then again 60 divided by 4 is 7.5, you add 7.5+7.5=56.25. now you have to do 1/4 of an hour, it equals 3.75. now you have to add them all up. 3.75+7.5+7.5=18.75

i hope this and i hope you get it right. it took me a while to get this done for you. : )