SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 41. The sum of the smaller and 6 times the larger is 196. Find the numbers

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Question 949236: The sum of two numbers is 41. The sum of the smaller and 6 times the larger is 196. Find the numbers
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=41
A%2B6B=196
Multiply the first equation by 6 and subtract from the second.
A%2B6B-6A-6B=196-246
-5A=-50
A=10
Then,
10%2BB=41
B=31