SOLUTION: Separate 66 into two parts so that 2/5 of one part exceeds 5/8 of the other part by 10.
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Question 287989: Separate 66 into two parts so that 2/5 of one part exceeds 5/8 of the other part by 10.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is saying and
u have 2 equations so substitution or elimination method will work.
i will show substitution.
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find Common denominator for like terms
multiply by reciprical
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