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The sum of two numbers is 125. Find the two numbers if twice the smaller number is five less than the larger.

Solution

The sum of two numbers is 125. Find the two numbers if twice the smaller number is five less than the larger.

Solution

The numbers : 40, 85

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 125

2 x = y - 5

x + y = 125, 2 x = y - 5 : x = 40, y = 85

The numbers : 40, 85

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