SOLUTION: please help me solve the following....
the sum of two numbers is 174. the first number is 5 times the second number. what is the first number.
I think the equation is 174 = 5
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Question 851480: please help me solve the following....
the sum of two numbers is 174. the first number is 5 times the second number. what is the first number.
I think the equation is 174 = 5n + n but am stuck on how to go to the next step.
please help
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of two numbers is 174. the first number is 5 times the second number. what is the first number.
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Equations:
a + b = 174
a = 5b
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Substitute and solve for "b"::
5b + b = 174
6b = 174
b = 29
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Solve for "a":
a = 5b = 145
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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