Question 673170
let x = the smaller number
the larger number is 5x-2
their sum is 94 so you add them
5x-2+x=94
6x-2=94
add 2 to both sides
6x=96
divide both sides by 6
x=16

the larger number is 5x-2
5(16)-2
80-2= 78

answer: the larger number is 78

78+16=94