Question

One number is eight less than a second number. Five times the first is 6 more than 6 times the second. Find the numbers.

The value of the first number is -

Answer 1

-42/11

Explanation:

x = y - 8

5x = 6 - 6y

So now solve the system of equations, divide everything in the second equation by 5 to get it to x = 6/5 - 6y/5

Now...

x = y - 8

x = 6/5 - 6y/5

Now substitute first equation into the second and x is gonna be -42/11 or the first number