SOLUTION: separate 10 into the sum of two numbers so that 1/5 of the difference between them is equal to 1/2.

Question 937617: separate 10 into the sum of two numbers so that 1/5 of the difference between them is equal to 1/2.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 10
(x - y)/5 = 1/2
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 10
x - y = 2.5
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solution:
x = 6.25
y = 3.75
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