Melinda and Paula shovel driveways and sidewalks in the winter as a way to earn extra money. Together they shoveled 450 square feet of sidewalk in 30 minutes. Then Melinda shoveled for 20 minutes while Paula shoveled for 25 minutes to complete 345 square feet of driveway. 30x + 30y = 450 20x + 25y = 345 How much more can Paula shovel in 1 minute than Melinda?

3 more square feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

x = The amount Melinda can shovel in 1 minute

y = The amount Paula can shovel in 1 minute

So make two equations:

30(x + y) = 450       x + y = 15       x = 15 - y

20x + 25y = 345     4x + 5y = 69

Plug in:

4(15 - y) + 5y = 69

60 - 4y + 5y = 69

y = 9

x = 6

9 - 6 = 3

Answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

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they can both be solutions depends on the equation

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what is the equation? ?

you forgot the options, but i found them anyways, the correct answer is "john wilson believes that words and actions based on the intellect are superior to those based on emotions".

john wilson is depicted as an extremely intelligent man. the point of the excerpt is to make a sort of distinction between emotional and rational intelligence. he happens to have both attributes, but he clearly favors his intellectual gifts. at the same time, because of his religious background, he's a little bit conflicted with this and it makes him ashamed.

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