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The sum of 2 numbers is 23. seven less than five times the smaller is equal to the largrr
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The sum of 2 numbers is 23. seven less than five times the smaller is equal to the largrr

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small = 5 large=18

5+18=23

5x5-7=18


5s-7+s=23

6s-7=23

6s=30

s=5

User David Boho
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The answer is 5 and 18. This is because 5 times five is 25. 25 minus 7 is 18.
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