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Sam eats the melon in 0.2 minutes.
John eats the melon in 2.2 minutes.
What are the linear equations that represent this question?
x - y = 2 equation 1
x + y = 2.4 equation 2
Where:
- x = minutes it takes John to eat the melon
- y = minutes it takes Sam to eat the melon
How many minutes does John eat the melon?
In order to determine the required value, take the following steps:
Add equation 1 and equation 2 together
2x = 4.4
Divide both sides by 2
x = 2.2
How many minutes does Sam eat the melon?
Substitute for x in equation 2
2.2 + y = 2.4
Combine similar terms
y = 2.4 - 2.2
y = 0.2 minutes
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