Here is the question: The mortgage department of the company is selling two model homes that are located on the same block. The square footage, as well as the type of model, determines the cost of these homes.
e) The second home has 1000 square feet less than twice the square feet of the first home. Write an equation that illustrates this situation using x and y to denote home #1 and home #2, respectively.
This is my answer to the first half
y=x-1000
However, I cannot figure out the second equation...can you help me?
f) Together, both homes have 4,400 square feet. Write an equation that illustrates this situation using the same variables you used in part e.
it should be something that includes (x-1000) .
it would be something like this :
(x-1000) + x = 4400.
im not sure. but its a close guess.
To find the equation for the second situation, where both homes have a combined total of 4,400 square feet, we can use the variables x and y to represent the square footage of home #1 and home #2, respectively.
Since the problem states that both homes have a total square footage of 4,400, we can set up the equation:
x + y = 4400
This equation represents the sum of the square footage of both homes. The variable x represents the square footage of home #1, and y represents the square footage of home #2. Solving this equation will give you the values of x and y that satisfy the condition that the combined total of both homes is 4,400 square feet.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.