Question

the triangular region shows the number of possible ounces of gold, x, and the number of possible ounces of silver, y, a jewelry maker can mix together to make a certain piece of jewelry. which combination of gold and silver can the jewelry maker use? 10 oz of gold and 10 oz of silver 25 oz of gold and 20 oz of silver 16 oz of gold and 30 oz of silver 12 oz of gold and 20 oz of silver

Explanation:

Step1: Check point (10, 10)

Locate the point (10, 10) on the graph. It is outside the triangular region.

Step2: Check point (25, 20)

Locate the point (25, 20) on the graph. It is outside the triangular region.

Step3: Check point (16, 30)

Locate the point (16, 30) on the graph. It is outside the triangular region.

Step4: Check point (12, 20)

Locate the point (12, 20) on the graph. It is inside the triangular region.

Answer:

12 oz of gold and 20 oz of silver