Question
Five times the larger of two numbers plus four times the smaller is 271. Three times the larger less twice the smaller is 57. find the numbers
Answers
bobpursley
5L+4S=271
3L-2S=57
double the lower equation, then add the two equations.
11L=271+114
L=35
S=3*35/2-57/2=(105-57)/2=24
3L-2S=57
double the lower equation, then add the two equations.
11L=271+114
L=35
S=3*35/2-57/2=(105-57)/2=24