SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers 100. Five times the smaller is 8 more than the larger. Find the numbers.

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Question 720226: The sum of two numbers 100. Five times the smaller is 8 more than the larger. Find the numbers.
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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SMALLER NUMBER========================18
LARGER NUMBER========================82
X+Y=100
5X-Y=8
6X=108
X=180/6=18
18+Y=100
Y=100-18=82