The one number is 3 less than 5 times another number. Their sum is 81. List the numbers.

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Openfrog · Answer 1 · 2022-12-21T07:28:35+0000

Answer:

the numbers are 67 and 14

Explanation:

let the other number be x

first number = 5x - 3

second number = x

5x - 3 + x = 81

6x = 81 +3

6x = 84

x = 84/6

x = 14

first number = 5x -3

= 5(14) -3

= 70 - 3

= 67

Second number = x

= 14

CROSS-CHECK

67 + 14

= 81

Cross-checked