Solve Problems Using Systems of Linear Equations
-One Number Is $- 15$

question 141

Multiple Choice

Solve Problems Using Systems of Linear Equations
-One number is 8 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 61 more than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.

• A) \(- 15\) and \(- 7\)
• B) \(- 16\) and \(- 8\)
• C) \(- 14\) and \(- 6\)
• D) 7 and 15

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Definitions:

Dollar-Value LIFO

An inventory valuation method that uses the last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost flow assumption but measures those costs in dollar values, rather than in physical units, to account for inflation or deflation.

Initial Adoption

The first-time application of a new accounting principle, standard, or policy by a company in its financial reporting.

Periodic System

An inventory accounting system where inventory levels are updated and the cost of goods sold is calculated periodically at the end of a reporting period.

Dollar-Value LIFO

A variation of the LIFO (Last-In, First-Out) method that measures increments in pools of like items in dollar terms rather than quantities.