SOLUTION: split the number 61 into two parts such that quarter of the first part increased by a sixth of the other part gives 12. What is the first part?

SOLUTION: split the number 61 into two parts such that quarter of the first part increased by a sixth of the other part gives 12. What is the first part?

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Question 914603: split the number 61 into two parts such that quarter of the first part increased by a sixth of the other part gives 12. What is the first part?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x and y are the values of the parts of 61.

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Two linear simultaneous equations. Solve. Start by multiplying the members of the second equation by 12.
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