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22 March, 09:12

Translate the following sentences into a equation, then solve the equation.

"one number is 5 less than another. twice the greater number is three times the lesser number"

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  1. 22 March, 09:21
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the two numbers be x and y

    x = y - 5 ... (1)

    2y = 3x ... (2)

    Putting (1) into (2)

    2y = 3 (y - 5)

    2y = 3y - 15

    Collecting like terms

    2y - 3y = - 15

    -y = - 15

    y = 15

    Putting y = 15 in (1)

    x = y - 5

    x = 15 - 5

    x = 60
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