Form 3 Chapter 4: Simultaneous Linear Equation During his 5-year-old birthday, Ali organized a birthday party. He was prepared some sweets for his friends with 6 sweets each. But, the party had 1 more participant. Therefore, he gave his friends 5 each but have 23 left. Hence, Ali has prepared how many sweets? (5 marks)
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Solution: Analyzing Question: Let the total number of sweets prepared is n and the total participant is x, n sweets is given for x friends with 6 each. 6x=n n-23 sweets is given for x+1 friends with 5 each. 5(x+1)=n-23 5x-5=n-23 Before have more one participant, 6x=n. After have one more participant, Therefore, 5x-5=n-23 Sub equation {6x=n} into {5x-5=n-23} 5x-5=6x-23 18=x As conclusion, total number of sweets, n=6x Sub x=18 into n=6x n=6 18 n=108 Total number of sweets had prepared is 108.
