VettVett31 VettVett31
  • 13-09-2022
  • Mathematics
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The sum of two numbers is 172. The first is 8 less than 5 times the second. Find the first number.

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unicornekitty8 unicornekitty8
  • 13-09-2022
x + y = 172

x= 5y-8



The answer is (30, 142)
Or
30+142=172
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