SOLUTION: The larger of the two numbers is 12 less than 5 times the smaller. If the smaller number is equal to one-third of the larger number, find the numbers.

Question 310530: The larger of the two numbers is 12 less than 5 times the smaller. If the smaller number is equal to one-third of the larger number, find the numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The larger of the two numbers is 12 less than 5 times the smaller. If the smaller number is equal to one-third of the larger number, find the numbers.
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Equations:
S = (1/3)L
L = 5S-12
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Note: L = 3S
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Substitute for "L" and solve for "S":
5S-12 = 3S
2S = 12
S = 6 (smaller)
L = 3S = 18 (larger)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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