SOLUTION: One number is 12 less than 5 times the other. Find the two numbers if their sum is 42. Thank you :D

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Question 597137: One number is 12 less than 5 times the other. Find the two numbers if their sum is 42.
Thank you :D
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = 5x - 12

x + y = 42

subtracting equations ___ x = 42 - 5x + 12

solve for x, then substitute back to find y