The sum of two numbers is 80. If one exceeds the other by 10, find the numbers

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asked Oct 22, 2021 123k views

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Cheries · Answer 1 · 2021-10-28T12:26:45+0000

Answer:

Let x and y be the two numbers. And x > y.

Then,

x + y = 80

Also,

x = 4y - 5

Solving the two equations,

80 - y = 4y - 5

75 = 5y

Therefore, y = 15.

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