SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 50 . The greater number is four less than five times the lesser number. Find the numbers.

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Question 1199914: The sum of two numbers is 50 . The greater number is four less than five times the lesser number. Find the numbers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Follow exactly what is described.

You may find in the steps that the lesser number is ,...

The two numbers are 9 and 41.

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