One number is three more than a second number. Four times the first is 2 less than 5 times the second. Find the numbers. Let x represent one number and y represent the second number.

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Solution

Solution

The numbers : 17, 14

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 3 + y

4 x = 5 y - 2

x = 3 + y, 4 x = 5 y - 2 : x = 17, y = 14

The numbers : 17, 14

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