Question

using two variable only solve the following: divide 60 into two parts such that the sum of 2 times greater and 3 times of smaller becomes 144.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the parts be x and y

2x+3y=144--(1)

x+y=60--(2)

multiply (2) with 2

2x+3y=144

2x+2y=120

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y=24

x=60-24=36