The initial balance in a savings account is $1,285. After which transactions will the final balance be the same as the initial balance? pls help

Which statement is true? the given sides and angles cannot be used to show similarity by either the sss or sas similarity theorems. the given sides and angles can be used to show similarity by the sss similarity theorem only. the given sides and angles can be used to show similarity by the sas similarity theorem only. the given sides and angles can be used to show similarity by both the sss and sas similarity theorems.

Graph red beads cost $1 an ounce and gold beads cost $3 an ounce. juanita wants to purchase a 12-ounce mixture of red and gold beads that she can sell for $2 an ounce. the solution of the system shows the number of beads needed for juanita to break even. x + y = 12, x + 3y = 24 how many ounces of red beads will juanita buy to break even? how many ounces of gold beads will she buy?

How do you use the elimination method for this question? explain, because i really want to understand!