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The sum of two numbers is 15. Three times one of the numbers is 11 less than 5 times the other. Find the numbers.

Solution

The sum of two numbers is 15. Three times one of the numbers is 11 less than 5 times the other. Find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 8, 7

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 15

3 x = 5 y - 11

x + y = 15, 3 x = 5 y - 11 : x = 8, y = 7

The numbers : 8, 7

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