SOLUTION: the sum of 2 numbers is 39. the greater number is 5 less than 3 times the smaller number. What are the two numbers? write a system of equations
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Question 696086: the sum of 2 numbers is 39. the greater number is 5 less than 3 times the smaller number. What are the two numbers? write a system of equations
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+3x-5=39
4x=44
x=11
3x-5=28
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