document.write( "Question 125276: Separate 150 into two parts such that 4 times the larger exceeds (is more that) 5 times the smaller by 60. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #91811 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=150 or x=150-y \n" ); document.write( "4x=5y+60 \n" ); document.write( "4(150-y)=5y+60 \n" ); document.write( "600-4y=5y+60 \n" ); document.write( "-9y=60-600 \n" ); document.write( "-9y=-540 \n" ); document.write( "y=-540/-9 \n" ); document.write( "y=60 answer for the smaller number. \n" ); document.write( "x=150-60 \n" ); document.write( "x=90 answer for the larger number. \n" ); document.write( "proof. \n" ); document.write( "4*90=5*60+60 \n" ); document.write( "360=300+60 \n" ); document.write( "360=360 \n" ); document.write( " |