5 T + 3 U = 29
6 T + 4 U = 36
Fill in the blanks.
- 1 T + 1 U = _____
- 1 T = _____
- 1 U = _____
(a)
5 T + 3 U = 29 --- (1)
6 T + 4 U = 36 --- (2)
(2) - (1)
(6 T + 4 U) - (5 T + 3 U) = 36 - 29
6 T - 5 T + 4 U - 3 U = 7
1 T + 1 U = 7 --- (3)
1 T + 1 U = 7
(b)
Make U the same.
LCM of 1 and 3 = 3
(3) x 3
3 T + 3 U = 21 --- (4)
(1) - (4)
(5 T + 3 U) - (3 T + 3 U) = 29 - 21
5 T - 3 T + 3 U - 3 U = 8
2 T = 8
1 T = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
(c)
Substitute 1 T = 4 into (3).
1 T + 1 U = 7
4 + 1 U = 7
1 U = 7 - 4 = 3
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 4; (c) 3