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The sum of two numbers is 32. one of them is 4 less than 5 times the other. find the two numbers​

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Answer:

x=6 , y=26

Explanation:

Let x represent the unknown number.

( 5x-4) + x = 32

6x - 4 = 32

6x = 36

x = 6

Hence, one of the number is 6 and the other, since it is 4 less than 5 times the other, it would be

(5 x 6) - 4 = 26

And the second number is 26.

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