<PRE><B>Question 1132874</B>
let x = the larger number.
let y = the smaller number.


the equation to model this situation is x = 4y - 5.


if the larger number is between 15 and 55, then:


15 = 4y - 5 and 55 = 4y - 5.


solve for y in both equations.


you will get y = 5 and y = 15.


the larger number is between 15 and 55.
the smaller number is between 5 and 15.


15 is equal to 4 * 5 - 5 = 20 - 5 = 15.
55 is equal to 4 * 15 - 5 = 60 - 5 = 55.


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