I'm using system of equations and I have to use either substitution or elimination. My two equations are 2x - 6y = 13
8x - 24y = 8

Nick and nora are married and have three children in college. they have an adjusted gross income of 47,400. if their standard deduction is 12,600 itemized deductions are 14,200 and they get an exemption of 4000 for each adult and each dependent what is their taxable income

When solving this problem: 3025/5.5 = a/90.75 you get 49912.5 which would be the length of one of the sides of a square when the area is only 90.75 inches. is that answer correct, why, and how is it possible?

You're locked out of your house. the only open window is on the second floor, 25 feet above the ground. there are bushes along the edge of the house, so you will need to place the ladder 10 feet from the house. what length ladder do you need to reach the window?