SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 15 less than five times the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 93. Find the two numbers

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Question 1078561: The larger of two numbers is 15 less than five times the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is 93. Find the two numbers

Answer by natolino_2017(77) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let: L:larger number
S: smaller number.
1) L=5S-15
2) L+S=93.
Solving for 1) and 2)
L=75, S=18.
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