SOLUTION: Divide 59 into two parts so that one part is 7 less than five times the other part

Question 710616: Divide 59 into two parts so that one part is 7 less than five times the other part
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Divide 59 into two parts so that one part is 7 less than five times the other part
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Equations:
x + y = 59
x = 5y-7
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
5y-7 + y = 59
6y = 66
y = 11
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Solve for "x":
x = 5*11-7
x = 48
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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