x = number of hours for Williams
y = number of hours for Sanders
x + y = 65
25x + 40y = 2225
Multiply the first equation by -25 and add to the second equation to get: 15y = 600
So, y = 40 hours and x = 25 hours
Jason T.
asked 08/01/19The Williams family and the Sanders family each used their sprinklers last summer. The water output rate for the Williams family's sprinkler was 25L
per hour. The water output rate for the Sanders family's sprinkler was 40L
per hour. The families used their sprinklers for a combined total of 65
hours, resulting in a total water output of 2225L
. How long was each sprinkler used?
x = number of hours for Williams
y = number of hours for Sanders
x + y = 65
25x + 40y = 2225
Multiply the first equation by -25 and add to the second equation to get: 15y = 600
So, y = 40 hours and x = 25 hours
Sam Z. answered 08/01/19
Math/Science Tutor
25L/hr
40L/hr
65hrs
2225L
x+y=65
(25x+40y)=2225L
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