Question 240462
x = a number
x-5 = the other number
.
So our equation becomes:
{{{5x=3(x-5)-1}}}
Now solve for x to find one of the numbers.
{{{5x=3x-15-1}}}
{{{5x=3x-16}}}
{{{5x-3x=-16}}}
{{{2x=-16}}}
{{{x=-16/2}}}
{{{x=-8}}}
.
Now find the other number by plugging this value in {{{x-5}}}.
.
Remember to check your answers by plugging both numbers in the original equation.  Both sides must equal to each other, otherwise you've done something wrong.
.
Done!  :)