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29 September, 09:42

Divide a 5-inch line into two parts so that one part (a) 2 1/4 inches shorter than the other; (b) 3 times the other.

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  1. 29 September, 11:10
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    Part a), solve this system of equations:

    x + y = 5

    x - y = 2.25

    2x = 7.25

    x = 3.625

    y = 1.375

    part b), solve this system of equations:

    x + y = 5

    x = 3y

    y = 1.25

    x = 3.75
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