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  • 01-05-2019
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If x−y=80 and 3/5 = y/x , then what is the value of x?

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  • 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

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