SOLUTION: The larger of two integers is 3 more than 5 times the smaller integer. Find the two numbers if the smaller number subtracted from the larger is 31.
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Question 760057: The larger of two integers is 3 more than 5 times the smaller integer. Find the two numbers if the smaller number subtracted from the larger is 31.
I do not know how to set this up . Thanks Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = the larger integer
Let = the smaller integer
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(1)
(2)
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Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and, since
(2)
(2)
(2)
The numbers are 38 and 7
check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
