SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 94, and the larger number is 5 less than twice the smaller number. find the numbers
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Question 796706: the sum of two numbers is 94, and the larger number is 5 less than twice the smaller number. find the numbers
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of two numbers is 94
x + y = 94......1
the larger number is 5 less than twice the smaller number.
x = 2y - 5 ......2
Substitute 2y - 5 for x in Eq (1)
x + y = 94......1
2y - 5 + y = 94
3y = 94 + 5
3y = 99
y = 33.
The two numbers are:
x = 61
y = 33
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