Question

Twenty four is divided into two parts such that 7 times the first part is added to 5 times the second part makes 146. Find each part

Answer 1

Answer:

13 and 11

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two parts be x and y

Now,

x+y=24 .... be equation 1

7x+5y=146 ...... be equation2

Multiplying equation 1 with5 and subtracting it from2 we get

7x+5y-(5x+5y) =146-120

2x=26

x=13

y=24-13=11

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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