SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 13. If twice the larger number is increased by 2,the result is equal to 5 times the smaller number. Find the numbers.
Question 243023: The sum of two numbers is 13. If twice the larger number is increased by 2,the result is equal to 5 times the smaller number. Find the numbers. Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, JimboP1977:Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source):
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! x+y=13 Equation (1)
2x+2=5y Equation (2)
2x-5y = -2 Rearrange (2)
2x+2y=26 Multiply (1) by 2 to give Equation (3)
(3)-(2)
7y=28
y=4
x=9
