The sum of two numbers is 38.when 8 is added to twice one of the numbers, the result is 5 times the other number.find the two numbers

Jim Jeffries asked Jun 4, 2022

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Jim Jeffries asked Jun 4, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

F+S=38

S=38-F . Use this to substitute for S below.

2F+8=5S . Substitute for S from above.

2F+8=5(38-F)

2F+8=190-5F

7F=182

F=26

Xelibrion answered Jun 8, 2022

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