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11 September, 22:34

The larger of two numbers is 10 less than 5 times the smaller. their sum is 146. find the smaller number

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  1. 12 September, 00:16
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    X = larger number, y = smaller number

    x = 5y - 10

    x + y = 146

    5y - 10 + y = 146

    6y - 10 = 146

    6y = 146 + 10

    6y = 156

    y = 156/6

    y = 26 < = = = smaller number

    x = 5y - 10

    x = 5 (26) - 10

    x = 130 - 10

    x = 120 ... larger number
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