Question

Write a linear equation to represent the following situations:

i. 2 chairs and 3 tables cost Rs 150.

ii. present age of son I 5 less than (1/5)th to the age of his father.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Let the cost of 1 chair is x and the cost of 1 table is y so price of 2 chairs is 2x and cost of 3 tables is 3y

2x + 3y = 150

2) Let the age of father is x and age of son is y

y = 1/5x