SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is five less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 71, find the numbers.
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Question 1166902: The larger of two numbers is five less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 71, find the numbers.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The larger of two numbers is five less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 71, find the numbers.
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L = 3S - 5
L + S = 71
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