SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is five less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 71, find the numbers.

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Question 1166902: The larger of two numbers is five less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 71, find the numbers.
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The larger of two numbers is five less than three times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 71, find the numbers.
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L = 3S - 5
L + S = 71
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