Hi,

Let x represent the smaller number.  Then (90-x) would be the larger.

Write as we Read***

(90-x) = 3x - 5

solving for x

90 - x = 3x - 5

95 = 4x

95/4 = x

23.75 = x, the smaller number



checking our answer

66.25 = 71.25 - 5 

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