The symbols make it hard to solve, but it's still doable.
m = melon
c = coconut
f = flamingo
s = shirt
m - c + 1 = 4
f + f = c
m + s = 15 - 3
8 - m = m
Using the last equation, we can solve for a value of m.
Add m to both sides.
8 = 2m
Divide both sides by 2.
m = 4
The value of m is 4, and so we have one variable done.
m + s = 15 - 3
Replace value of m with 4.
4 + s = 15 - 3
Simplify right side.
4 + s = 12
Subtract 4 from both sides.
s = 8
The value of s is 8, and so we have two variables done.
m - c + 1 = 4
Replace value of m.
4 - c + 1 = 4
Combine like terms.
5 - c = 4
Subtract 5 from both sides.
-c = -1
Multiply all terms by -1.
c = 1
The value of c = 1.
We can now solve the final equation.
f + f = c
Replace value of c.
f + f = 1
Combine like terms.
2f = 1
Divide both sides by 2.
f = 0.5
We have all four variables solved for.
M, or melon, is equal to 4.
S, or shirt, is equal to 8.
C, or coconut, is equal to 1.
F, or flamingo, is equal to 0.5
