SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 50. the larger number is five more than eight times the smaller number. Find the two numbers,
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Question 955156: The sum of two numbers is 50. the larger number is five more than eight times the smaller number. Find the two numbers,
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=smaller number; y=larger number
y=8x+5
x+y=50 Substitute for y.
x+8x+5=50 Subtract 5 from each side.
9x=45 Divide each side by 9.
x=5 ANSWER 1: The smaller number is 5.
y=8x+5=8(5)+5=45 ANSWER 2: The larger number is 45.
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