Okay, let's break down this physics problem step-by-step: 1. Understanding the Concepts •  Newton's Second Law of Motion: This is the key principle: Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a). We can rearrange this to solve for mass: m = F/a 2. Find the Masses (m1 and m2) •  Mass m1: Using F = 5 N and a = 8 m/s², m1 = F/a = 5 N / 8 m/s² = 0.625 kg •  Mass m2: Using F = 5 N and a = 24 m/s², m2 = F/a = 5 N / 24 m/s² = 0.2083 kg (approximately) 3. Find the Total Mass (m_total) •  When the masses are tied together, the total mass is simply the sum of the individual masses: m_total = m1 + m2 = 0.625 kg + 0.2083 kg = 0.8333 kg (approximately) 4. Calculate the Acceleration of the Combined Mass •  Now we know the force (F = 5 N) and the total mass (m_total = 0.8333 kg). We can use Newton's Second Law again to find the acceleration (a) of the combined mass. •  a = F / m_total = 5 N / 0.8333 kg = 6 m/s² (approximately) Answer: The acceleration of the combined masses when tied together is approximately 6 m/s². Tiyake kale @Getu_er