The 2nd pic is question #1. if i made a mistake in that feel free to correct me
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The answer to the question is b
Answer:
The numbers are 23 and 7
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Set up the equations
Let x = the greater number
and y = the smaller number. Then
(1) x - y = 16
4y = 4 times the smaller number and
4y - 5 = 5 less than 4 times the smaller number. Then
(2) x = 4y - 5
You have a system of two equations:
2. Solve the equations
The larger number is 23; the smaller number is 7.
3. Check
OK.