Make an equation system based on the problem
eg. a is the first number and b is the seond number
An equation for "<span>The sum of two numbers is 53" is
</span>⇒ a + b = 53
An equation for "<span>twice the first number minus three times the second number is 26"
</span>⇒ 2a - 3b = 26
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Solve the equations by elimination and subtitution method
Eliminate a to find the value of b
a + b = 53 (multiplied by 2)
2a - 3b = 26
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2a + 2b = 106
2a - 3b = 26
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5b = 80
b = 80/5
b = 16
Subtitute the value of b to one of the equations
a + b = 53
a + 16 = 53
a = 53 - 16
a = 37
The numbers are 16 and 37</span>
This is a sum and difference problem, with the equations
R-N=35
R+N=635
The solution of which is
R=(635+35)/2=335
N=(635-35)/2=300
In general, the sum and difference problem can be solved (most of the time mentally) using
Larger number = (sum + difference)/2
Smaller number = (sum - difference)/2
Answer:
22x + 16
Step-by-step explanation:
No, your answer is not correct. you added l +b but you were supposed to add
L+B+L+B
Answer:
the total earnings is $58
Step-by-step explanation:
The computation of earnings is shown below:
= Time spent in filling paperwork + time spent in sending emails + time spent in making appointments
= (1 5 ÷ 12 × $10.50) + (1 3 ÷ 4 × $10.50) + (2 1 ÷ 3 × $10.50)
= 14.875 + 18.375 + 24.50
= $57.75
Hence, the total earnings is $58
The same is to be considered
