To find the answer,we can set up two equations:
Let the integer be x and y seperately,and x be the larger number:
x+y=74
y=74-x....(1)
x-2y=26...(2)
Put (1) into (2):
x-2(74-x)=26
x-148+2x=26
3x=26+148
x=174/3
x=58
Put the above answer into (1):
y=74-58
y=16
Therefore,the answer is x=58, y=16.
Hope it helps!
Let's see -
Let's solve the first question step-by-step
(WARNING - This may confuse you a little)
1)
4 1/8 + 2 1/3
= 33/8 + 2 1/3
= 33/8 + 7/3
= 155/24
= 6 11/24 --------> Note that this is your final answer and it already looks simplified down to its simplest form. :)
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2) This equation, as far as solving it, is no different than number 1. Let's go for it!
5 17/18 - 2 2/3
= 107/18 - 2 2/3
= 107/18 - 8/3
= 59/18
= 3 5/18 -----------------> This is your final answer, and, as before, it looks simplified enough.
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