Question

Separate 178 into two parts so that the first part is 8 less than twice the second part.​

Answer 1

Answer:

First part = x

Second part = 2x - 8 (as given in question)

Now add two parts

x + 2x - 8 = 178

3x - 8 = 178

3x = 178 +8

3x = 186

x = 186/3 = 62

First part = 62

second part = 2(62)-8 = 116