Question

Seven times the smaller of 2 numbers plus 9 times the larger is 178. When 10 times the larger is increased by 11 times the smaller the result is 230. Find the numbers.
If the numbers are x and y, then
7x + 9y = 178
10y + 11x = 230
Now just solve for x and y
x=3
y=5

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