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the sum of two numbers is fourteen. Four less than five times the smaller is equal to the larger.

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s f o u r t ee n . F o u r l ess t han f i v e t im es t h e s ma ll er i s e q u a l t o t h e l a r g er .

Solution

The numbers : 3, 11

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 14

5 x - 4 = y

x + y = 14, 5 x - 4 = y : x = 3, y = 11

The numbers : 3, 11

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