The sum of two numbers is 44. The sum of the smaller and 6 times the larger is 159. Find the numbers.

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x + y = 44 (multiply by negative 1)
x + 6y = 159

-x - y = - 44
x + 6y = 159

5y = 145
y = 29

X + 29 = 44
x = 44 - 29
x = 15

X = 15 and y = 29

Dupocas answered Apr 13, 2017

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