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Two numbers have a sum of 89, and five times the first number minus two times the second

number is equal to 39. What are the two numbers?

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Answer:

31 and 58

Explanation:

31 + 58 = 89

31 x 5 = 155

58 x 2 = 116

155 - 116 = 39

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