First, find the GCF. For these two numbers, it is 36. (Because 36 times 1 is 36 and 36 times 2 is 72)
Divide both sides by this, which gives you a
2:1 ratio
Combine like terms ,
-4x+4y+10
To convert km/s to m/min, multiply by 1000*60=60000
hence 0.85km/s=51000 m/min
Let
x----------> the first mechanic rates
y----------> the second mechanic rates
we know that
x+y=165
15x+5y=1775
using a graph tool
see the attached figure
the solution is
x=95
y=70
the answer is
the rates of the first mechanic is 95the rates of the second mechanic is 70
The answer is: 1.25
Remember: Keep the first fraction, Change the Sign, Flip the second fraction.
KEEP - 5/28
CHANGE - division to multiplication
FLIP - 7/1