SOLUTION: the difference of two numbers is 40. Six times smaller one minus the larger one is 5. Find the larger number.

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Question 957286: the difference of two numbers is 40. Six times smaller one minus the larger one is 5. Find the larger number.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X-Y=40
6Y-X=5 ADD.
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6Y-Y=45
5Y=45
Y=45/5
Y=9 ANS.
X-9=40
X=40+9
X=49 ANS.
PROOF:
6*9-49=5
54-49=5
5=5