Question

Separate 178 into two parts so that the first part is 8 less than twice the second part, step by step explanation​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the second part be 'x'

Then the first part is 2x-8

By the problem,x+2x-8=178

3x-8=178

3x=178+8=186

x=186/3 = 62

So the first part is 2x-8 = 2(62)-8 = 124-8=116

Second part is x = 62

Answer 2

Answer:

62, 116

Step-by-step explanation:

Let teh two parts be x and 2x - 8.

But, x + 2x - 8 = 178

Or, 3x = 178 + 8 = 186

Or, x = 186/3 = 62

Thus, the two parts are 62 and 2(62) - 8 = 124 - 8 = 116.