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Question 1007428: the difference between two numbers is 82. five times smaller is equal to 2 more than the larger . what are the two numbers
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the difference between two numbers is 82. five times smaller is equal to 2 more than the larger . what are the two numbers
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Call them x & y
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x - y = 82 (--> x is larger) --> x = y + 82
5y = x+2
Sub for x
5y = y+82 + 2 = y+84
4y = 84
y = 21
x = 103
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