SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 50. The first is 5 less than 4 times the second. Find the numbers

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Question 947358: The sum of two numbers is 50. The first is 5 less than 4 times the second. Find the numbers
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=50
A=4B-5
Substituting,
4B-5%2BB=50
5B=55
B+=11
Then,
A%2B11=50
A=39