SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 15.Five times the smaller number minus twice the larger number is -2.Find the larger
number.
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Question 1107080: The sum of two numbers is 15.Five times the smaller number minus twice the larger number is -2.Find the larger
number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two numbers is 15.Five times the smaller number minus twice the larger number is -2.Find the larger number.
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L + S = 15
5S - 2L = -2
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Modify for elimination::
5S + 5L = 5*15
5S - 2L = -2
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Subtract and solve for "L":
7L = 77
Larger = 11
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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