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The sum of two numbers is 172. The first is 8 less

than 5 times the second. Find the first number.

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Answer:

X+Y=172 OE X=172-Y

X=5Y-8

5Y-8=172-Y

5Y+Y=172+8

6Y=180

Y=180/6

Y=30 ANS

X=172-30

X=142 ANS.

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