document.write( "Question 824372: A man distributes £2 among 20 boys, giving 5p each to some
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document.write( "and 25p to the rest. How many boys received 25p each. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #496391 by josgarithmetic(39618)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x = how many received 5p \n" ); document.write( "y = how many received 25p\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Given x+y=20 boys\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Account for the 2 pound value, 5x+25y=2\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "System to solve is: \n" ); document.write( "------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "5x+25y=2 \n" ); document.write( "------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "x+y=20 \n" ); document.write( "-------------------------\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Solve the system. Still need help? \n" ); document.write( " |