Question

Define a variable, set up an equation, then solve. the sum of two numbers 146. the larger number is 16 less than five times the smaller number. find both numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

The smaller number = 27

The larger number = 119

Explanations:

Let the smaller number be x

Let the larger number be y

The sum of the two numbers is 146

x + y = 146..............(1)

The larger number is 16 less than five times the smaller number

y = 5x - 16.............(2)

Substitute equation (2) into equation (1)

x + (5x - 16) = 146

x + 5x - 16 = 146

6x = 146 + 16

6x = 162

x = 162/6

x = 27

Substitute the value of x into equation (2)

y = 5(27) - 16

y = 135 - 16

y = 119

The smaller number = 27

The larger number = 119