Question

One number is 2 less than a second number.twice the second number is 37 more than 5 times the first. Find more the two number

Answer 1

The numbers are -11 and -9.

Explanation:

The two numbers are x and y.

x = y - 2

2y = 5x + 37

2y = 5(y - 2) + 37

2y = 5y - 10 + 37

3y = - 27

y = -9

x = - 11