SOLUTION: Any idea how I might start trying to solve this one? if w = 10, x = 5.5 y = 4 and z = 3 How might I try to solve the equation: aw + bx +cy + dz = 140. All suggestions m

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Question 3756: Any idea how I might start trying to solve this one?
if w = 10, x = 5.5 y = 4 and z = 3
How might I try to solve the equation:
aw + bx +cy + dz = 140.
All suggestions much appreciated

Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you cannot solve this is the very easy answer. You have 4 things you do not know - a,b,c and d. You will therefore need a minimum of 4 equations.

Jon