SOLUTION: Separate 45 into two parts such that 5 times the smaller is 6 less than twice the larger. If you would respond asap that would be great:]

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Question 463329: Separate 45 into two parts such that 5 times the smaller is 6 less than twice the larger. If you would respond asap that would be great:]
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x=2y-6
5x-2y=-6
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x+y=45
2x+2y=90
.
5x-2y=-6
2x+2y=90
---------add
7x=84
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x=12
y=33
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Ed