SOLUTION: Divide 140 into two parts so that twice the smaller part 140−𝑥, is 12 more than two thirds of the larger part, 𝑥. Determine the sizes of both parts.
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Question 1100042: Divide 140 into two parts so that twice the smaller part 140−𝑥, is 12 more than two thirds of the larger part, 𝑥. Determine the sizes of both parts.
Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, josgarithmetic:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(140-x)=2x/3+12
6(140-x)=2x+36
840-6x=2x+36
8x=804
x=100.5
140-x=39.5
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If smaller part is 140-x and larger part is x,
other part,
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