Asked by maryona
The sum of two numbers is 48. If one third of one number is 5 greater than one sixth of another number, which of the following is the smaller number?
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Answered by
Scott
x + y = 48
x / 3 = (y / 6) + 5
... 2x = y + 30 ... 2x - y = 30
add equations to eliminate y
substitute back to find x
x / 3 = (y / 6) + 5
... 2x = y + 30 ... 2x - y = 30
add equations to eliminate y
substitute back to find x
Answered by
Alveneshia barber
Seven more than one sixth of a number is greater than three
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