280 adults were there in the train.
What is linear equation definition and example?
- The definition of a linear equation is an algebraic equation in which each term has an exponent of one and the graphing of the equation results in a straight line.
- An example of linear equation is y=mx + b. noun. 20.
- A polynomial equation of the first degree (such as x = 2y - 7)
Given,
Total children are in the train = 40
1/8 are children in train and no of children in train ,
∴ 1/8 × x = 40
x = 40 × 8 ⇒ 320
The no of passenger in train = 320
in total passenger, 40 are children .
So, rest adults passengers are = 320 - 40 ⇒ 280
There fore, 280 adults were there in the train.
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