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4 April, 05:22

The larger of two numbers is 15 more than the smaller number. Five times the larger number is 40 more than twelve times the smaller number. Find the num

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  1. 4 April, 05:40
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    The numbers are 20 and 5.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    x = y + 15

    5x = 12y + 40

    5 (y + 15) = 12y + 40

    5y + 75 = 12y + 40

    -7y = - 35

    y = 5

    x = 5 + 15 = 20

    The numbers are 20 and 5.
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