SOLUTION: One number is 12 less than 5 times the other. Find the two numbers if their sum is 42.
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Question 597137: One number is 12 less than 5 times the other. Find the two numbers if their sum is 42.
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Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 5x - 12
x + y = 42
subtracting equations ___ x = 42 - 5x + 12
solve for x, then substitute back to find y
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