hugheskl2012 hugheskl2012
  • 05-06-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

Two numbers differ by 18. If 2/7 of the larger is 6 more than 1/4 of the smaller, find the two numbers

Respuesta :

rvillalta2002
rvillalta2002 rvillalta2002
  • 05-06-2021

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1) x-y=18

2) 2x/7-y/4=6

from 1) x=18+y      substituting in 2)

2(18+y)/7-y/4=6

36/7+y(2/7-1/4)=6

y=(6-36/7)/(2/7-1/4)

y=(6/7)/(1/28)

y=24

x=18+y=18+24

x=42

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is a 15% tip for a mean that is 44$
Perimeter of quadrant of a circle
If you know that a person is running 100 feet every 12 seconds, you can determine their __________. a. acceleration b. force c. mass d. velocity
Materials with the same R-value have the same ability to insulate. a. True b. False
1/2(2.1)(3.5+5.7) Whats the answer please show work
Sophia bought 2 jars of pickles for $65. What is the unit price?
compare between positive and negative ions.
Name two global organizations that are addressing the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the world.
What is 2/3 x (9+12)
Peaches are being sold for $2 per pound. If x represents the number of pounds of peaches bought and y represents the total cost of the peaches, which best descr