Asked by Brayden
Find two mixed numbers so that the sum is 15/3 tenths and the difference is 8/5tenths
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Answered by
Isaac
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If the 1st mixed number be x
And the second be y
x+y=15 3/10.........(1)
x-y=8 5/10........(2)
Add 1&2
2x=153/10+85/10
2x=2(119/10)
X=119/10=11 9/10
Y=153/10-119/10
Y=34/10=17/5=3 2/5
If the 1st mixed number be x
And the second be y
x+y=15 3/10.........(1)
x-y=8 5/10........(2)
Add 1&2
2x=153/10+85/10
2x=2(119/10)
X=119/10=11 9/10
Y=153/10-119/10
Y=34/10=17/5=3 2/5