nehashah0912 nehashah0912
  • 01-05-2019
  • Mathematics
contestada

If x−y=80 and 3/5 = y/x , then what is the value of x?

Respuesta :

wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 01-05-2019

Answer:

x=200

Step-by-step explanation:

x−y=80

3/5 = y/x

Multiply the second equation by x

3/5 x = y/x *x

3/5 x = y

Substitute this into the first equation for y

x-y =80

x - 3/5x = 80

2/5 x = 80

Multiply each side by 5/2 to isolate x

5/2 *2/5x = 80 *5/2

x = 200

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Which point of view allows the narrator to see into the heart and mind of only one character at a time? A. first-person B. third-person limited C. third-person
How did expanding democracy bring Andrew Jackson to power?
Can anyone tell me what a math puzzle is there are five question i have to do Which expression has a value of 36, using only four 4s and any of the following: +
WHICH COUNTRY CONTROLLED THE OREGON TERRITORY AT THIS TIME? AND IN WHAT YEAR WAS TEXAS ANNEXED TO THE U.S.?
how to simplify (5x²y³)²
How does Achilles die? A. The men of Troy set fire to a Greek ship with Achilles on board. B. Achilles heel is pierced by Paris's arrow. C. Aeneas defeats Achil
what is 21% of 30.00
what celebrations do muslims do in the festival of Mawlid???
A noble woman educated her children. Why was a peasant woman less likely to teach her own children?
Which sentence contains an adverb clause? A. Dad will get some tape as soon as the stores open tomorrow. B. That was the book that Grandpa gave Billy in August.