One number is 2 less than another. If 4 times the larger is subtracted from 5 times the smaller the result is 10. Find the numbers One number is 2 less than another. If 4 times the larger is subtracted from 5 times the smaller the result is 10. Find the numbers @Mathematics

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pokemon23 · Answer

bath dude

anonymous · Answer

x = 20
y = 18
from first sentence.
x-2 = y
that means x has to be the larger number since subtracting from that gets a smaller

5y - 4x = 10
substitute x-2 in for y
5(x-2) -4x =10
5x-10-4x=10
x-10=10
x=20
plug x in the first equation to find y
20-2=y
y=18

pokemon23 · Answer

forgot to mention with the same variable