Question

the sum of two numbers is 63. one ninth of the first number plus one sixth of the second number is 21. find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer: x= -189, y =252

Explanation:

Let the first number be x and second number be y

so

x + y = 63

x = 63-y

now

1/9 of x + 1/6 of y = 21

x/9 + y/6 = 21

substituting x's value from equation i

(63-y)/9 + y/6 = 21

(378-6y+9y)/54 = 21

378+3y = 1134

3y = 1134-378

so, 3y = 756

so, y = 756/3

so, y = 252

now

x = 63-252

so, x = -189