SOLUTION: The difference of two numbers is 16. the greater number is 5 less than 4 times the smaller number. Find the numbers. Thank you for the help I've been trying to solve this proble

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Question 826877: The difference of two numbers is 16. the greater number is 5 less than 4 times the smaller number. Find the numbers.
Thank you for the help I've been trying to solve this problem thoughout winter break.
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - y = 16
x = 4y -5
substitute for x in first equation
4y-5 -y = 16
3y = 21
y = 7
our two numbers are 23 and 7