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The sum of two numbers is 40. The second number is 5 less than twice the first number. Let x represen and let y represent the second number. What is the value of the first number? Use the table to guess ar Numbers х у x + y = 40 y = 2 O 15 20 O 25 O 30​

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Answer:

x=15

y=25

Explanation:

first number x

second number y

x+y=40

y=2x-5

x+(2x-5)=40

x+2x-5=40

3x=45

x=45/3=15

y=(2*15)-5=25

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