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M + s = 26
3m + 8s = 123

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Answer:

M=17

S=9

Explanation:

User Bjtitus
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m = 17 and s = 9

Refer to the attachment for full solution . The main key here is to multiply first equation by 3 so that in both equations the coefficient of m will be same so that we can eliminate 3m and then we will solve for s and then putting value of s in any of the equation , so we can get m

Note :- You can multiply the 1st equation by 8 too for making coefficient of s same and then solving for m and then solving for s

M + s = 26 3m + 8s = 123-example-1
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