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the second of two numbers is 5 more than twice the first. their sum is 80. find the numbers.
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the second of two numbers is 5 more than twice the first. their sum is 80. find the numbers. Answer by checkley77(12569) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=80 or y=80-x
y=2x+5
2x+5=80-x
2x+x=80-5
3x=75
x=75/3
x=25 ans. for the smaller number.
y=80-25
y=55 ans. for the larger number.
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