Question 955156
x=smaller number; y=larger number
y=8x+5
x+y=50 Substitute for y.
x+8x+5=50 Subtract 5 from each side.
9x=45 Divide each side by 9.
x=5 ANSWER 1: The smaller number is 5.
y=8x+5=8(5)+5=45 ANSWER 2: The larger number is 45.