SOLUTION: The sum of 4 times larger integer and 5 times a smaller integer is 7. When twice the smaller integer is subtracted from 3 times the larger, the result is 11. Find the integers

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Question 1006784: The sum of 4 times larger integer and 5 times a smaller integer is 7. When twice the smaller integer is subtracted from 3 times the larger, the result is 11. Find the integers
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The description means, x%3Cy and expecting integers; system%284y%2B5x=7%2C3y-2x=11%29.

Can you solve that system? Elimination Method may be good as a start.


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