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  • 02-11-2018
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One number is 3 less than 5 times another number. The sum of the numbers is 27. What are the two numbers? Enter your answers in the boxes.

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wegnerkolmp2741o
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  • 02-11-2018

x ,y are the numbers

x = 5y-3

x+y = 27

substitute first equation into the second

(5y-3) +y =27

combine like terms

6y-3=27

add 3 to each side

6y=30

divide by 6

y=5

x = 5y-3

x=5*5-3

x=22

the two numbers are 22 and 5


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