document.write( "Question 219178: a group of ten 6 and 12 volt batteries are wired in a series. The sum of their voltages is 84 volts. HOw many type of each battery is used? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #164896 by rfer(16322)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6x+12y=84 \n" ); document.write( "x+y=10, x=10-y \n" ); document.write( "6(10-y)+12y=84 \n" ); document.write( "60-6y+12y=84 \n" ); document.write( "6y=24 \n" ); document.write( "y=4 \n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( "x+y=10 \n" ); document.write( "x+4=10 \n" ); document.write( "x=6 \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "6*6+4*12=84 \n" ); document.write( " |