SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is seventeen. Seven less than five times the smaller is equal to the larger.

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Question 788671: The sum of two numbers is seventeen. Seven less than five times the smaller is equal to the larger.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two numbers is seventeen. Seven less than five times the smaller is equal to the larger.
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x + y = 17
5x - 7 = y
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x":
x + 5x-7 = 17
6x = 24
x = 4
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Solve for "y":
4 + y = 17
y = 13
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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