One number is six times more than a second number. Three times the first is 10 less than 5 times the second. Find the numbers.

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Navin Gelot · Answer 1 · 2021-09-06T17:15:56+0000

Answer:

A = -10/27 , B = -20/9

Explanation:

A = first number , B = second number

6A = B

3A = 5B - 10

3A = 5(6A) - 10

3A = 30A - 10

30A - 3A = -10

27A = -10

A = -10/27

A = -0.370

B = 6(-10/27)

B = -20/9

= -2.222