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  • 08-07-2021
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One number is 5 less than 3 times the second number. The sum of the numbers is 127.

What are the numbers?

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CoastsideDad
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  • 08-07-2021

Answer:

94 and 33

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 3y - 5

x + y = 127

3y - 5 + y = 127   Substitute in (3y-5) for x

4y - 5 = 127

4y = 132

y = 33

127 - 33 = 94

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