SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 55. The qoutient obtained by dividing the larger number by the smaller number is 2, with a remainder of 7. Find the two numbers.
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Question 700954: The sum of two numbers is 55. The qoutient obtained by dividing the larger number by the smaller number is 2, with a remainder of 7. Find the two numbers.
I would be grateful if u solve this, it is from the chapter 'simultaneous equations'. Found 2 solutions by stanbon, josmiceli:Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 55. The qoutient obtained by dividing the larger number by the smaller number is 2, with a remainder of 7. Find the two numbers.
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Equations:
x + y = 55
x/y = 2
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Rearrange:
x + y = 55
x = 2y
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
2y + y = 55
3y = 55
y = 55/3 = 18 1/3
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Solve for "x":
x = 2y
x = 2(55/3)
x = 115/3 = 36 2/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let the numbers = and
given:
(1)
Assume that is the larger number
(2)
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Multiply both sides of (2) by
(2)
(2)
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Subtract (2) from (1)
(1)
(2)
and, since
(2)
(2)
(2)
The numbers are 16 and 39
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
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