Question
what has a sum of 24 and a quotient of 5
Answers
Anonymous
The numbers are "x" and "y";
Therefore, we can suggest this system of equations:
x+y=24 ⇒x=24-y
x/y=5
solve this problem by substitution method.
(24-y)/y=5
24-y=5y
-y-5y=-24
-6y=-24
y=-24/-6=4
x=24-y
x=24-4
x=20
Answer: the number are: 20 and 4
Therefore, we can suggest this system of equations:
x+y=24 ⇒x=24-y
x/y=5
solve this problem by substitution method.
(24-y)/y=5
24-y=5y
-y-5y=-24
-6y=-24
y=-24/-6=4
x=24-y
x=24-4
x=20
Answer: the number are: 20 and 4
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