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5 November, 06:41

The sum of two numbers is 35. The greater

number is 1 less than 5 times the smaller number.

What are the two numbers

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  1. 5 November, 10:07
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    x = 29

    y = 6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the two numbers be represented as x and y

    x + y = 35

    x = 5y - 1

    Substitute x as 5y - 1 in equation one

    5y - 1 + y = 35

    5y + y - 1 = 35

    Add 1 to both sides

    6y - 1 + 1 = 35 + 1

    6y = 36

    Divide both sides by 6

    6y/6 = 36/6

    y = 6

    Now substitute y as 6 in any of the equations to get x.

    Using equation one,

    We have

    x + y = 35

    x + 6 = 35

    Subtract 6 from both sides

    x + 6 - 6 = 35 - 6

    x = 29
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