stephaniehooch stephaniehooch
  • 22-09-2014
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 56. the first number is 2/5 of the second number. Let x represent the first number and y represent the second number. choose the correct system of equations.

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Laith Laith
  • 22-09-2014
I believe it would be x + y = 56
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Illuminati750
Illuminati750 Illuminati750
  • 22-09-2014
Hello, 

x= first number
y= second number

their sum is 56, so:
x+y=56

The first number is 2/5 of the second number, so:
[tex]x= \frac{2}{5}y [/tex]

Those are the two equations.
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