callmesheryl
callmesheryl callmesheryl
  • 19-10-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

The larger of two numbers is 10 less than 5 times the smaller.their sum is 146 .find the smaller number

Respuesta :

texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 19-10-2017
x = larger number, y = smaller number

x = 5y - 10
x + y = 146

5y - 10 + y = 146
6y - 10 = 146
6y = 146 + 10
6y = 156
y = 156/6
y = 26 <=== smaller number

x = 5y - 10
x = 5(26) - 10
x = 130 - 10
x = 120....larger number
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

the lowest common multiple of two numbers is 36, one number is 12, what might the other number be?
A hiker hikes in a straight line and maintains a constant velocity of +0.5 m/s. At time t=0.0 s, the hiker is 30 m from point A. What is the displacement from p
Which numbers are greater than 0.7? 0.37, 0.9, 0.08, 0.69, 0.71
Which sentence contains a plural pronoun? My school starts again in September. Rajiv’s tie does not match his shirt. Phillip and Alicia moved into their new
Which numbers are greater than 0.7? 0.37, 0.9, 0.08, 0.69, 0.71
Area of an arrowhead formula
Please choose the answer that describes the scientific notation for 5,098,000
What is the value of the is V divided by eight equals two
A single tree produces about 2.6 × 10^2 lb of oxygen each year. The Amazon rainforest has about 3.9 × 10^11 trees. About how many pounds of oxygen are produced
Is supports combustion a chemical or physical property