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the difference of two numbers is 16. The greater number is 5 less than 4 times the smaller number. find the two numbers

Solution

t h e d i ff ere n ce o f tw o n u mb ers i s 16. T h e g re a t er n u mb er i s 5 l ess t han 4 t im es t h e s ma ll er n u mb er . f in d t h e tw o n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 23, 7

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x - y = 16

x = 4 y - 5

x - y = 16, x = 4 y - 5 : x = 23, y = 7

The numbers : 23, 7

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