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The difference between two numbers is 5 . Six times the smaller number is equal to four times the greater number. Find the numbers.

Solution

The difference between two numbers is 5 . Six times the smaller number is equal to four times the greater number. Find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : - 10, - 15

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x - y = 5

6 x = 4 y

x - y = 5, 6 x = 4 y : x = - 10, y = - 15

The numbers : - 10, - 15

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