SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 19. if 5 times the smaller number is 3 less than twice the larger number, what are the two numbers?
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Question 587059: the sum of two numbers is 19. if 5 times the smaller number is 3 less than twice the larger number, what are the two numbers?
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the numbers be and
given:
(1)
Let = the smaller number
(2)
(2)
Substitute (2) into (1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
and, since
(1)
(1)
(1)
The numbers are 5 and 14
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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