SOLUTION: the difference between two numbers is 45. twice the smaller number added to five times the larger number is 53. find the number

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Question 923656: the difference between two numbers is 45. twice the smaller number added to five times the larger number is 53. find the number
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - y = 45
5x + 2y = 53
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x - y = 45
5x + 2y = 53
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solution:
x = 20.428571
y = -24.571429
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