SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 46. five times the smaller number minus twice the larger number is 216. what are the numbers? x = smaller number y= larger number

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Question 245552: the sum of two numbers is 46. five times the smaller number minus twice the larger number is 216. what are the numbers? x = smaller number y= larger number
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=46
5x-2y=216
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2x+2y=92 multiply each side by 2.
5x-2y=216
-----------------add
7x===308
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x=44
y=2
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Ed