SOLUTION: the difference between 2 numbers is 5. the sum of four times the smaller and the larger is 35. find the numbers.
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Question 488927: the difference between 2 numbers is 5. the sum of four times the smaller and the larger is 35. find the numbers.
I cant understand the word problem, please help me. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the difference between 2 numbers is 5. the sum of four times the smaller and the larger is 35. find the numbers.
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Equations:
x - y = 5
4x + y = 35
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Add and solve for "x":
5x = 40
x = 8
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Solve for "y":
x -y = 5
8 - y = 5
y = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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