SOLUTION: Anumber y is 15 larger than a positive number x. If their sum is not more than 85, what are the possible values of such number y?

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Question 1013105: Anumber y is 15 larger than a positive number x. If their sum is not more than 85, what are the possible values of such number y?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=y-15
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x%2By%3C=85
%28y-15%29%2By%3C=85
2y-15%3C=85
2y%3C=100
y%3C=50
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