One number is 6 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 9 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.

Ekolis asked Jan 20, 2022

61,213 views

29 votes

One number is 6 less than a second number.

Twice the second number is 9 less than 5 times
the first. Find the two numbers.

Ekolis asked Jan 20, 2022

2.8k points

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

29 votes

Answer:

-7

Explanation:

x = y - 6

2x = 5y - 9

Use the internet for full steps

x = -7

y = -1

Oreid answered Jan 26, 2022

by Oreid

2.7k points

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers