Question

One number is 5 times another. If 18 is subtracted from the greater, the remainder will be 3 times the
smaller. Find the numbers

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Answer 1

Answer:

x = 45

y = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

according to the question, let x be the greater number and y be the smaller number

x = 5y

x - 18 = 3y

5y - 18 = 3y

5y - 3y = 18

2y = 18

y = 9

x = 5y

x = 5(9)

x = 45