The sum of two numbers is 24. Seven times the smaller number is the same as 5 times the larger number. Find the smaller number

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The sum of two numbers is 24.  Seven times the smaller number is the same as 5 times the larger number.  Find the smaller number

Keyshawna · Answer

i believe its -4

Arianna · Answer

One number is 6 less than another number. The sum of the numbers is 24. Let x and y be the two numbers. Which system of equations can be used to find the numbers?