SOLUTION: the resistance in one resistor is 3 ohms more than that in a second resistor. the total resistance of the two is 16ohms. find the resistance in each resistor.
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Question 939785: the resistance in one resistor is 3 ohms more than that in a second resistor. the total resistance of the two is 16ohms. find the resistance in each resistor.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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By substitution:
ohms
and, since
ohms
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The resistances are 6.5 ohms
and 9.5 ohms
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