SOLUTION: One number is 5 greater than another. If the lesser number is added to two times the greater number, the sum is 40. Find the numbers.

Question 823710: One number is 5 greater than another. If the lesser number is added to two times the greater number, the sum is 40. Find the numbers.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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y = x + 5
x + 2y = 40
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = -5
x + 2y = 40
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answer:
x= 10
y= 15
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