The sum of two numbers is 85. If four times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 5. Find the t

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wo numbers.
The larger number is
The smaller number is

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Cerrena [4.2K] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-28T07:29:43+03:00

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Answer:

the larger number is 69

the smaller number is 16

Step-by-step explanation:

x is the smaller number

y is the larger number

x + y = 85

y - 4x = 5

y = 5 + 4x

x + 5 + 4x = 85

5x = 80

x = 16

y = 69