SOLUTION: In some country�s congress, the number of Representatives is 170 less than 5 times the number of senators. There are a total of 550 members. Find the number of senators and the num

Question 1123192: In some country�s congress, the number of Representatives is 170 less than 5 times the number of senators. There are a total of 550 members. Find the number of senators and the number of representatives.
Answer by ikleyn(52792) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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senators + representatives = 550


S        + R               = 550


S        + (5*S -170)      = 550


S + 5S - 170 = 550


6S = 550 + 170 =  720


S = 720/6 = 120.


Answer.  120 senators and  550 - 120 = 430 representatives.

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