Question

If m = 5x – 8, m = 3y, and m = 132, find the values of x and y

Answer 1

m = 5x – 8

m = 3y,

m = 132

Since m = 3 y then y = 132/3

then y = 44

132 = 5x - 8

5 x = 140

x = 28

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