Question

the sum of two numbers is 148. The larger number is two less than five times the smaller number. find the two numbers. (ans is 25,123 I need the steps plz)​

Answer 1

x be the larger number

y be the smaller bumber

x= 5y-2

x+ y = 148

5y-2 +y = 148

6y = 150

y = 150/6

y = 25

x =5y-2

x= 5×25-2

x= 123

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