Question

Separate 178 into two parts, so that the first part is 8 less than twice the second part. Find out the two parts.

Answer 1

let second part is $x$.

so, first part$=2x-8$

so, according to question;

$x+2x-8=178$

or, $3x=186$

or, $x=186/3$

or, $x=62$

therefore, second part$=62$

and first part$=2\ast 62-8$

therefore, first part$=116$