SOLUTION: split the number 61 into two parts such that quarter of the first part increased by a sixth of the other part gives 12. What is the first part?

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Question 914603: split the number 61 into two parts such that quarter of the first part increased by a sixth of the other part gives 12. What is the first part?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and y are the values of the parts of 61.


x%2By=61.

%281%2F4%29x%2B%281%2F6%29y=12.

Two linear simultaneous equations. Solve. Start by multiplying the members of the second equation by 12.