If x/0.5 + y/0.2 = 18, where x and y are positive integers, then what is the value of x ?

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?

Jacob is graphing the line represented by the equation  −6x−5y=12.−6x−5y=12.  he first plots the  x-x-  and  y-interceptsy-intercepts  as follows.    which statement is correct regarding the intercepts on the graph?

Mr. roseanne will buy 12 1/2 pounds beef for for a cookout. the price for the first 3 pounds of beef is $4.99 per pound. after that, the price is $4.49 per pound. how much will mr.roshan pay for the beef