SOLUTION: Separate 150 into two parts such that four times the larger exceeds five times the smaller by 60.
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Question 771816: Separate 150 into two parts such that four times the larger exceeds five times the smaller by 60.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let 
represent the larger number and 
represent the smaller. First:
Second:
Solve the 2X2 system for and
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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