SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 57. if the larger of the two numbers is 4 less than five times the smaller. find the two numbers.

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Question 343218: the sum of two numbers is 57. if the larger of the two numbers is 4 less than five times the smaller. find the two numbers.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = smaller number
Let y = bigger number
x + y = 57
y = 5x - 4
You can solve this by using the substitution method. Can you do it now?