SOLUTION: The difference of 2 numbers is 15 five times the smaller is the same as 9 less than twice the larger what are the numbers.

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Question 799906: The difference of 2 numbers is 15 five times the smaller is the same as 9 less than twice the larger what are the numbers.

Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here are the equation you need:
x-y = 15
5x = 2y - 9
Take it from here.