Miu will solve the system of equations below using the elimination method. (2x - 3y = 4
x + y = 1
Which of the following describes the appropriate first steps to solve the system of equations by the elimination method?

15 and 14.7 are 1 apart, so 15 – 14.7 must be 1.

Assume that there is a 11% rate of disk drive failure in a year. a. if all your computer data is stored on a hard disk drive with a copy stored on a second hard disk drive, what is the probability that during a year, you can avoid catastrophe with at least one working drive? b. if copies of all your computer data are stored on four independent hard disk drives, what is the probability that during a year, you can avoid catastrophe with at least one working drive?

Calculate the total payback for a $3,500 loan at 8% annual interest with monthly payments for two years. show all of your steps. use the formula, m = pm(1 + m)^na/(1 + m)^na - 1, as needed.