Question

The sum of two numbers is 85. If four times the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 5. Find the two numbers.

The larger number is
The smaller number is

Answer 1

the larger number is 69

the smaller number is 16

Explanation:

x is the smaller number

y is the larger number

x + y = 85

y - 4x = 5

y = 5 + 4x

x + 5 + 4x = 85

5x = 80

x = 16

y = 69