A mathematical model for this simple problem?

In summary, the conversation is about finding a mathematical model for a problem involving fishes and fish-globes. The equations F=7G+1 and F=9(G-1) were discussed as possible solutions, and it was mentioned that the second equation may be clearer in the original language. The speaker also confirms that they can solve the equations to find the number of fishes and fish-globes.
  • #1
Hamid1
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Hi all.
I want a mathematical model for this problem:
"There is a few fishes and fish-globes.If we put 7 Fishes in each fish-globe then a single fish remains.
and If we put 9 Fishes in each fish-globe then a single-fish globe reamins empty.What's number of fishes and fish-globes?"

Thank you.(I hope my English sentences be correct!)
 
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  • #2
Let G be the number of fish-globes and F the number of fish.
Can you write down two formulas that express the same as those sentences?
 
  • #3
I guessed this:
F=7G+1
F=9G

But i think it's wrong;
 
  • #4
The first one is correct.

Now that I read your second statement again, it is rather confusing... if we put 9 fish in each, there is one with none. I suppose it means: the number of fish is also equal to nine times the number of globes, except one. So instead of F = 9G, I would say the sentence means F = 9(G - 1).
But since you say "I hope my English sentences be correct!" I presume you have translated the sentences, and perhaps it is clearer in the original language?

In any case, suppose that you have
F = 7G + 1
F = 9(G - 1)
do you know how to solve these two equations for F and G?
 
  • #5
Thank you CompuChip for the answer.
Yes, I can solve it.
 

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