Question 965596
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S=smaller number; L=larger number
L+S=98
L=98-S Use this to substitute for L
L-3S=10 Substitute for L from above.
98-S-3S=10 Subtract 98 from each side.
-4S=-88 Divide each side by -4
S=22 ANSWER 1: The smaller number is 22.
L=98-S=98-22=76 ANSWER 2: The larger number is 76.
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CHECK:
L-3S=10
76-3(22)=10
76-66=10
10=10