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  • 12-02-2020
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the sum of two numbers is 34. the sum of the smaller and 6 times the larger is 159. frind the numbers​

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devishri1977
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  • 12-02-2020

Answer:

9,25

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x, y

x + y = 34

x = 34 - y   -----------(i)

x + 6y = 159  --------(ii)

substitute x value in (ii)

34 - y +6y = 159

34 + 5y = 159

5y = 159 - 34

5y = 125

y = 125/5

y= 25

Substitute y value in equation (i)

x = 34 -25

x = 9

       

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