When we solve a system of equations by substitution, the first step is to isolate one of the variables. Why is it important to do this? How does it help us in the next steps?

Aplane is taking off from bangladesh headed to new york city. at the same time, a plane from new york city is headed to bangladesh is also taking off. the plane bound to new york city is traveling at 600 mph, while the plane traveling to bangladesh is traveling at 400 mph. how far from new york city will the two planes meet if the distance between new york city and bangladesh is 8,000 miles?

Offering 30 if a plus b plus c equals 68 and ab plus bc plus ca equals 1121, where a, b, and c are all prime numbers, find the value of abc. the answer is 1978 but i need an explanation on how to get that.

You and a friend went to the movies.you spent half your money on tickets. then you spent 1/4 of the money on popcorn, $2 on candy, and $3 on a soda. if you have $1 left, hiw much money did u take to the movies?