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Two numbers are added together, and their sum is 131. One number is five less than three times the other. Find the two numbers.
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Two numbers are added together, and their sum is 131. One number is five less than three times the other. Find the two numbers. Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! x + y = 131
x = 3y - 5
substitute for x in the first equation
3y-5+y = 131
4y = 136
y = 34
x = 3*34 - 5 = 97
our two numbers are 34 and 97
note that 34 + 97 = 131
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