In how many ways can you arrange all the numerals 1 through 5?

hi there!

the answer is: 2 and -2

step-by-step explanation:

case 1: an absolute value of positive number will still be a positive number

so absolute value of 2 is 2

case 2: an absolute value of negative number will be positive number so absolute value of -2 is 2

-x represents miles per gallon

-y represents cargo weight

-vehicle traveled an average of 5.3 miles per gallon(x1) with load of 22 tons (y1)

- vehicle traveled an average of 6.3 miles per gallon( x2) with load of 18 tons( y2)

so, equation now becomes

so, option a) is correct