A restaurant made 9 1/2 pounds of mashed potatoes and 12 2/3 pounds of baked beans for a banquet. What is the ratio
of potatoes to beans?

The value of x in this system of equations is 1. 3x + y = 9 y = –4x + 10 substitute the value of y in the first equation: combine like terms: apply the subtraction property of equality: apply the division property of equality: 3x + (–4x + 10) = 9 –x + 10 = 9 –x = –1 x = 1 what is the value of y?

You just purchased two coins at a price of $670 each. because one of the coins is more collectible, you believe that its value will increase at a rate of 7.1 percent per year, while you believe the second coin will only increase at 6.5 percent per year. if you are correct, how much more will the first coin be worth in 15 years?

14. a family spends 1⁄10 of its annual income for housing, 1⁄4 for food and clothing, 1⁄5 for general expenses, and 2⁄15 for entertainment. what fractional part of their income is spent on these items altogether? a. 11⁄12 b. 41⁄60 c. 6⁄41 d. 1⁄7