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The difference of two numbers is eight. Five times the smaller number equals the greater number. Find the numbers.
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The difference of two numbers is eight. Five times the smaller number equals the greater number. Find the numbers.

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The two number are 10 and 2
N and m
1.N-m=8 :first equation
2.5m=n : second equation
So substitute n in the equation
(5m)-m=8
4m=8 then divide
M=2
Then use the second equation and substitute m in
5(2)=10
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