SOLUTION: the larger of two number is 7 more than 5 times the other. their sum is 79. find the two number
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Question 688494: the larger of two number is 7 more than 5 times the other. their sum is 79. find the two number
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x is the larger number
y is the smaller number
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x = 7+5y
x+y = 79
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Substitution
7+5y+y=79
7+6y = 79
6y = 79 - 7
6y = 72
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x = 7+5(12) = 7+60
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