Question

The larger of two numbers is 5 more than the smaller.The smaller number plus twice the larger equals 100.Find the numbers. The larger of two numbers is 5 more than the smaller.The smaller number plus twice the larger equals 100.Find the numbers. @Mathematics

Answer 1

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Answer 2

the larger of two numbers is 5 more than the smaller.

1) x = y + 5

the smaller number plue twice the larger number equals 100

2) y + 2x = 100

y + 2(y + 5) = 100 {substitute for x from equation 1}

y + 2y + 10 = 100

3y = 90

y = 30

1) x = 30 + 5 = 35
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Answer 3

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Answer 4

what is the smaller and larger number?

Answer 5

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