Question 200745
(1)  x+y= 152
(2) x/y = 5/2 = 2.5,,,,,,,x=(2.5y)
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subst  (2)  into  (1)
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2.5y + y = 152
3.5 y =152
y= 43.43,,,,,,answer
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subst  in  (2)
x = 2.5 * 43.43 = 108.57
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check
(1) 108.57 +43.43 = 152,,,,ok
(2) 108.57 / 43.43 = 2.5,,,,,,ok