SOLUTION: write an equation for these problems and solve : seperate 92 into two parts, one of which is 1/3 of the other.

Question 886756: write an equation for these problems and solve : seperate 92 into two parts, one of which is 1/3 of the other.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write an equation for these problems and solve : seperate 92 into two parts, one of which is 1/3 of the other.
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x+y = 92
x = (1/3)y
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
(1/3)y + y = 92
(4/3)y = 92
(1/3)y = 23
y = 69
x = (1/3)y = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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