7) Solve the equation using the method discussed on page 308 of our textbook. Show all work and show the complete check of your answer.
8) At an animal shelter, there are 56 more dogs than cats. If the total number of animals is 138, how many of each type are in the shelter? Please set up and solve this problem following the steps below:
a) Define the unknown quantities in terms of one variable.
b) Translate the question into an equation.
c) Solve the equation, showing all work.
d) Write a complete answer to the question asked, including appropriate units.
9) An advertisement at an electronics store states that computers are on sale for of their regular prices. What would the sale price be for a computer with regular price $1269?
Show all work, please, and include units in your answer.
10) Alyson is creating a vegetable garden in her back yard. She has set aside a rectangular space that is feet wide and feet long. Find the perimeter and the area of the garden. Show all work and write complete answers with appropriate units.
End of quiz: please do not forget to write and sign (or type) the required statement explained in the box on Page 1 of the quiz.
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