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one number is two less than five times another. If their sum is increased by five, the result is twenty-seven. Find both numbers

Solution

one number is two less than five times another. If their sum is increased by five, the result is twenty-seven. Find both numbers

Solution

The numbers : 18, 4

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 5 y - 2

x + y + 5 = 27

x = 5 y - 2, x + y + 5 = 27 : x = 18, y = 4

The numbers : 18, 4

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