Number of boys=x
number of girls=y.
We can suggest this system of equations:
x/y=8/7 ⇒x=8y/7
x+y=195
this system of equations can be solve by substitution method.
(8y/7)+y=195
least common multiple=7
8y+7y=1365
15y=1365
y=1365/15
y=91
x=8y/7
x=8*91 / 7
x=728/7
x=104
Answer: there were 104 boy campers and 91 girl campers.
They show the decomposition of a multiplication expression into smaller parts
Answer:
x=924
Step-by-step explanation:
348 + 926 = x + 350
we have two 2-terms additions in both sides of the equation.
348 and 350 are two <em>similar</em> numbers then x and 926 should be really <em>close</em> numbers.
(due to commutative property of additions 348 + 926 = 350 + x)
<em>since 348 has two units less than 350, then 926 must have two units more than x, and <u>x=924</u></em>
(indirect proportionality)
