Question

Divide 60 into two parts such that three times one of the parts together with four times the other equals 200.
The answer should be 20 & 40.
Please I want step-by-step explanation.
I will mark the best answer as brainliest.​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=40,y=20

Step-by-step explanation:

we know,

x+y=60

y=60-x

a. t. q.

3x+4y=200

by putting value of y,

3x+4(60-x)=200

3x+240-4x=200

-x=200-240

-x=-40

x=40

y=60-x

y=60-40

y=20