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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The sum of two numbers is 48. If one third of one number is 5 greater than one sixth of another number, what is the smaller number?

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

you can build a system of equations from this information let the numbers be x and y: x + y = 48 (⅓)x - (1/6)y = 5 can you solve these?

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

hint: multiply the 2nd equation by -3 and add to eliminate x

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