SOLUTION: One number is 10 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 59 more than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers?
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Question 1089494: One number is 10 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 59 more than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers?
Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n = the first number
Let m = the 2nd number
—> (1)
—> (2)
2*(1) —>
subtract (2)
resulting in:
Ans: and
——
Check: -13 is 10 less than -3 (ok)
2(-3) = -6
59 + 5(-13) = 59+(-65) = -6 (ok)
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