Answer :
c + a = 138.....c = 138 - a
5.10c + 8.70a = 995.40
5.10(138 - a) + 8.70a = 995.40
703.80 - 5.10a + 8.70a = 995.40
-5.10a + 8.70a = 995.40 - 703.80
3.60a = 291.60
a = 291.60/3.60
a = 81 <===
5.10c + 8.70a = 995.40
5.10(138 - a) + 8.70a = 995.40
703.80 - 5.10a + 8.70a = 995.40
-5.10a + 8.70a = 995.40 - 703.80
3.60a = 291.60
a = 291.60/3.60
a = 81 <===