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One number is eight less than a second number. Five times the first is 6 more than 6 times the second. Find the numbers.
The value of the first number is -

Sagot :

Answer:

-42/11

Step-by-step explanation:

x = y - 8

5x = 6 - 6y

So now solve the system of equations, divide everything in the second equation by 5 to get it to x = 6/5 - 6y/5

Now...

x = y - 8

x = 6/5 - 6y/5

Now substitute first equation into the second and x is gonna be -42/11 or the first number

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