Question 138194
One number is 7 less than a second number.  Twice the second number is 50 more than 5 times the first.  Find the two numbers.
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Let 1st be "a"; Let 2nd be "b"
EQUATIONS:
a = b-7
2b = 5a+50
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Rearrange to get:
a  -  b = -7
5a - 2b = -50
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a = -12 ; b = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.