SOLUTION: How can the number45 be divided into two parts so that 4 times one part is 9 less than 5 times the other

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Question 1100889: How can the number45 be divided into two parts so that 4 times one part is 9 less than 5 times the other
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
system%28x%2By=45%2C4x=-9%2B5y%29

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4x=5y-9
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4%2845-y%29=5y-9
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