SOLUTION: The sum of two factors of 48 is 19. The larger factor,x, is one more than five times the smaller factor, y. Write a system of equations to represent this situation.

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Question 973221: The sum of two factors of 48 is 19. The larger factor,x, is one more than five times the smaller factor, y. Write a system of equations to represent this situation.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two factors of 48 is 19.
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Try pairs of factors of 48.