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Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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What conclusion can you draw from a sales report that states that "sales this month were $14,000 more than four times the sales last month, which means that total sales for both months are $6,000 more than five times the sales last month"?

Part 1. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. Let x represent the sales from this month and y represent the sales from last month, both in dollars.

A. The solution is: x= ___ , y=____ (Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a decimal.)

B.There are infinitely many solutions.

C. There is no solution.

Part 2

What conclusion can now be drawn about the sales report? Consider the answer above.

A. The sales for this month and last month are represented accurately by x and y in the answer above.

B. The sales report is inaccurate or was made up by someone.

C. There were no sales in either month.

D. There are an infinite amount of possibilities for the sales in both this month and last month.

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