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The sum of two numbers is 15. The difference between five times the first number and three times the second number is 19. Find the two...

The sum of two numbers is 15. The difference between five times the first number and
three times the second number is 19. Find the two numbers

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Kavungya
Let the numbers be a and b
a + b = 15 – x3
5a – 3b = 19 x 1

3a + 3b = 45
5a – 3b = 19
8a = 64
a = 8
b = 7
Kavungya answered the question on June 18, 2019 at 11:53

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