Question

the sum of two numbers is 34. the sum of the smaller and 6 times the larger is 159. frind the numbers​

Answer 1

9,25

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