SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 32. One of the numbers is 4 less than 5 times the other. Find the numbers
But I have to use a system of equations in two variable
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Question 996855: The sum of two numbers is 32. One of the numbers is 4 less than 5 times the other. Find the numbers
But I have to use a system of equations in two variable Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 32. One of the numbers is 4 less than 5 times the other. Find the numbers
But I have to use a system of equations in two variable
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Equations:
x + y = 32
x = 5y-4
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x + y = 32
x - 5y= -4
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Subtract and solve for "y"::
6y = 36
y = 6
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Solve for "x"::
x = 5y-4
x = 5*6-4 = 26
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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