If x = y+3+4.5x and y = x+17, what is the value of x/y ?
Select the correct option:
A) -6/5.
B) -40/113.
C) 1/4.
D) 5/6.
E) 1.5.
(1) x = y + 3 + 4.5x   Substitute y for y = x + 17 (Eq. we are given)   x = x + 17 + 3 + 4.5x   Combine like terms   x = 5.5x + 20 --&gt; -4.5x = 20 --&gt; x = -40/9   (2) y = x + 17   Substitute x for x = -40/9   y = (-40/9) + 17 = 113/9   (3) x/y = ?   Substitute x and y we found above   x/y = (-40/9) / (113/9) = (-40/9) * (9/113) = -40/113   My answer: -40/113.
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If x = y+3+4.5x and y = x+17, what is the value of x/y ?