SOLUTION: One number is 5 less than twice another, their sum is 124. Find the numbers

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Question 242687: One number is 5 less than twice another, their sum is 124. Find the numbers
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=2y-5
x+y=124
2y-5+y=124
3y=124+5
3y=129
y=129/3
y=43 ans. for the smaller number.
124-43=81 ans. for the larger number.
Proof:
43+81=124
124=124