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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
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Answered by
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
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
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