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I really need help with my math Homework!!!

11 replies · 2,166 views · Started 06 March 2003

I dont get this question at all!

Write a system of equations to solve the following problem. Show the solution neatly and clearly, check yout answers.

Andrea has invested part of $6000 in Pine City Municipal Bonds which pay 6% annual interest. She has invested the rest of the $6000 in Oak City Municipal Bonds which pay 8% annual interest. If her total income from these two investments is $460, how much did she invest in each?

AGHHH I hate math, please I really need help!

x = part invested in pine City
y = part invested in Oak City

x+y = 6000

0.06x = interest in pine City
0.08y = interest in Oak City,
so

0.06x + 0.08y = 460

Your system is:

x + y = 6000
0.06x + 0.08y = 460

solve from there on your own... you'll need the skill for the test you will have. 😊

Thanks a bunch... but its not gunna be on a test we get weekly problem sets that have nothing to do with our unit... but I know what u mean

If you want to use one variable:
at 6%
(X)
at 8%
6000 - X

.06X +.08(6000-X)=460
.06X +480 -.08X=460
-.02X=-20
.02X=20
X=1000

EDIT: Argh, late.
EDIT2: 15ooth post

Yeah, I checked it too. If you use two variables:

x + y = 6000
0.06x + 0.08y = 460
Y=6000-X
Substitute the above equation in for Y and you get:
.06X+.08(6000-X)=460
X=1000
Plug in the value in:
X+Y=6000
1000+Y=6000
Y=5000

I'm in Algebra III honors, and I'm in tenth grade, but I had problems like these back in 8th grade.

Hmm. I'm only in 8th grade and they gave me problems like that before. I forgot how to do them though. I hate math.

HAHAH Im in 12th grade...

lol Theres alot in math I like and understand I just HATE word problems...

who the fuck cares what some bitch is wasting her money on!

Originally posted by ICHBINDASWALROSS
I'm in Algebra III honors, and I'm in tenth grade, but I had problems like these back in 8th grade.
What is Algebra 3? I thought it goes up to 2 then goes into Trig?