Question

Someone please help!!
the sum of two numbers is 73. five times the smaller number exceeds the larget number by 149. find the numbers.

Answer 1

is really this is ur question plz cross check it !!

Answer 2

yes this is my question

Answer 3

let the two numbers be x & y
=> x + y = 73
=> 5x + 149 = y => 5x - y = -149
now solve, for x and y !!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

but by this u will get a negative answer

Answer 5

x + y = 73
5x - y = -149 add
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6x =-76
x=-76/6=-38/3=-12.67

Answer 6

do you have question?

Answer 7

x=-12.67 then
x + y = 73
-12.67+y=73
y=73+12.67=85.67