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Answer:
Multiply 4 to the terms inside the parentheses.
(12x+8)-2
Remove the parentheses and equate it to zero.
12x+8-2 = 0
Simplify
12x+6 = 0
Transpose 6 to the other side.
12x = -6
Divide bith sides by 12.
12x/12 = -6/12
Simplify.
x = -6/12 or -½
First work out the 'multiplier'
3 + 5 + 9 = 17 so Multiplier = 1/17
$558 is the largest share and that equals 9 * 1/17 of x where x is the total amount of money
9x / 17 = 558
x = (558 * 17) / 9 = $1054
So the smallest share = 3 /17 * 1054 = $186 Answer
Answer: 24 and 37
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the numbers be x and y . Also let us pick x as the larger number.
From the first statement :
x + y = 61 ............................ equation 1
From the second statement :
x = y + 13 ............................equation 2
Solving the resulting linear equations by substitution method, substitute x = y + 13 into equation 1, then
x + y = 61 becomes
y + 13 + y = 61
2y + 13 = 61
2y = 48
y = 24
Substitute y = 24 into equation 2 , then
x = y + 3 becomes
x = 24 + 13
x = 37
Therefore the numbers are 24 and 37
