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Five times the larger of two numbers plus four times the smaller is 271. Three times the larger less twice the smaller is 57. find the numbers
9 years ago

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bobpursley
5L+4S=271
3L-2S=57

double the lower equation, then add the two equations.

11L=271+114
L=35
S=3*35/2-57/2=(105-57)/2=24
9 years ago

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