Question 367948
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Hi,
Let x represent the smaller number.  Then (90-x) would be the larger.
Write as we Read***
(90-x) = 3x - 5
solving for x
90 - x = 3x - 5
95 = 4x
95/4 = x
23.75 = x, the smaller number

checking our answer
66.25 = 71.25 - 5