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  • 10-12-2020
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One number is five less than a second number. Three times the first is 14 more than 4 times the second. Find the numbers.

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  • 10-12-2020

Answer:

Second number = -29

First number  = -34

Step-by-step explanation:

Second number = x

First number  = x - 5

3*(x-5) = 4x + 14

3x - 3*5 = 4x + 14

3x - 15  = 4x + 14

      -15 =  4x +14 - 3x

      -15 = x + 14

-14 - 15 = x

x = -29

Second number = -29

First number  = -29 - 5 = -34

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