SOLUTION: the sum of the two numbers is 4. five times the larger number plus four times the smallest number is 34. Find the numbers.

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Question 778012: the sum of the two numbers is 4. five times the larger number plus four times the smallest number is 34. Find the numbers.
Answer by psbhowmick(878) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the numbers be x and y.

x+y=4
y = 4 - x ___ (1)

5x+4y=34 ___ (2)

Substituting for y in terms of x from (1) in (2)
5x+4(4-x)=34
x = 18
y = -14