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The sum of two numbers is 37. the greater number is 5 more than three times the lesser number. what is the lesser of the two numbers?

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3y+y+=37 that’s the answer to that
User Sinisake
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Hi there!

In order to solve this problem, we should first write this into expressions.

Let x = the bigger number
Let y = the smaller number

x + y = 37
x = 3y + 5

Now, we can use substitution of the system ofinequalities to solve.

We substitute the value of x into the equation.

3y + 5 + y = 37

Now, we simplify.

4y + 5 = 37
4y = 32
y = 8

So, 8 is the answer.

Hope this helps!
User Ujjwal Manandhar
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