2 a. 32
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Let the numbers be x = 5x+18
3(5x+18) + 4x= 16
15x+ 54+ 4x= 16
19x = 16-54
X=-38/19
X= -2
5x+18= 5 × -2+18 = 8
X/8 + 12 = 16
start by subtracting twelve from both sides
x/8 + 12 = 16
- 12 -12
You're left with x/8 = 4
Multiply both sides by 8
8× x/8 = 4 ×8
Your answer is x = 32
If you need to simplify, the answer is 2.
