SOLUTION: When 2 numbers are added together the result is 45. Twice the greater number is 10 more than 5 times the lesser number. Find the numbers. Show work.

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Question 466231: When 2 numbers are added together the result is 45. Twice the greater number is 10 more than 5 times the lesser number. Find the numbers. Show work.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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m+n=45
5m+10=2n
2m+2n=90
2m+5m+10=90
7m=80
m=80/7
n=235/7..