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27 March, 23:58

The sum of two numbers is eight. If seven times the smaller number is negative five times the larger number, find the numbers.

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  1. 28 March, 00:53
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    X + Y = 8

    7X = - 5Y

    X = - 5/7Y

    -5/7Y + Y = 8

    2/7Y = 8

    Y = 28
  2. 28 March, 03:48
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    X+y=8

    7x=-5y

    x=-5/7y

    -5/7y + y=8

    2/7y=8

    y=28 (Large number)
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