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The sum of two numbers is 48. If one third of one number is 5 greater than one sixth of another number, which of the following is the smaller number?

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x + y = 48

x / 3 = (y / 6) + 5
... 2x = y + 30 ... 2x - y = 30

add equations to eliminate y

substitute back to find x

Seven more than one sixth of a number is greater than three

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