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The sum of two numbers is 34. 2/7 of one number is equal of 1/5 of the other. Find the two numbers.

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Let the numbers be x and y. If x + y = 21, y = 21 - x five times the first number x = 5 x x = 5x two times the second number y = 2y where y is 21 - x = 2(21-x) Solution 5x + 2(21-x) =66 5x + 42 - 2x = 66 bring like terms together 5x - 2x = 66 - 42 3x = 24...