SOLUTION: the sum of the two numbers is 4. five times the larger number plus four times the smallest number is 34. Find the numbers.
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Question 778012: the sum of the two numbers is 4. five times the larger number plus four times the smallest number is 34. Find the numbers.
Answer by psbhowmick(878) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the numbers be x and y.
x+y=4
y = 4 - x ___ (1)
5x+4y=34 ___ (2)
Substituting for y in terms of x from (1) in (2)
5x+4(4-x)=34
x = 18
y = -14
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