29-11-2017
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the sum of two numbers is 61. five times the smaller number is 23 more than the larger. find the numbers

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01-12-2017

Smaller Number = X
5x - 23 = Larger Number

X + (5x - 23) = 61
6x - 23 = 61
6x = 84
X = 14

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