document.write( "Question 511557: 10 total batteries used 6 volt and 12 volt batteries hooked in a series equal 84 volts. how many of each type of battery is used? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #342266 by rfer(16322)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! s+t=10 t=10-s \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "6s+12t=84 \n" ); document.write( "6s+12(10-s)=84 \n" ); document.write( "6s+120-12s=84 \n" ); document.write( "-6s=84-120 \n" ); document.write( "-6s=-36 \n" ); document.write( "s=6 six volt batteries \n" ); document.write( "t=10-6=4 tewelve volt batteries \n" ); document.write( "------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "6*6+12*4=84 \n" ); document.write( "36+48=84 \n" ); document.write( " |