SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 11. If the greater number is divided by the smaller number, the potential quotient is 2 and the remainder is 2. Find the numbers, using algebra.
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Question 205702: The sum of two numbers is 11. If the greater number is divided by the smaller number, the potential quotient is 2 and the remainder is 2. Find the numbers, using algebra.
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Answer by RAY100(1637) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be larger of two variables, y the other
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(1) x+y=11,,,,,or x=11-y
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(2) x/y = 2 +Rem 2 = 2 + 2/y
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subst (1) into (2)
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(11-y) /y = 2 + 2/y
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multiply thru by y
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11-y = 2y +2
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11-2=2y+y
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9=3y
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3=y,,,,,,,,,x=11-y=11-3=8
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CHECK,,,(1) 8+3=11,,,,ok
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(2) 8/3=2 +2/3,,,,,ok
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