"the sum of two numbers is 80. if the larger number exceeds four times the smaller by 5, what is the smaller number"
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Let x and y be the two numbers. And x > y.
Then,
x + y = 80
Also,
x = 4y - 5
Solving the two equations,
80 - y = 4y - 5
75 = 5y
Therefore, y = 15.
Hope this helps you.
Then,
x + y = 80
Also,
x = 4y - 5
Solving the two equations,
80 - y = 4y - 5
75 = 5y
Therefore, y = 15.
Hope this helps you.
AAnushka1:
ans will be 65 n 17
OK u r also right
have u solved the problem of elements of maths
65 & 17 is 83 and not 80!
I m not getting
what do u wanna to say
75 & 5 are the two required nos.
I know I have checked the answers
but by putting that value both hands side will be equal
check it
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