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Translate the following sentences into a equation, then solve the equation.

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1 answer:

Rainbow [258]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y

x = y - 5......(1)

2y = 3x.......(2)

Putting (1) into (2)

2y = 3(y - 5)

2y = 3y - 15

Collecting like terms

2y - 3y = -15

-y = -15

y = 15

Putting y = 15 in (1)

x = y - 5

x = 15 - 5

x = 60

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