Bobosharif S. answered • 03/18/18
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x+y=7, x<y
6x+12y=40
6y=-2
y=-1/2
x=7-y=7+1/2=7.5 (larger numer)
Gina P.
asked • 03/18/18The sum of two numbers is 7. When 8 times the larger number is added to 12 times the smaller number, the result is 40. What is the larger number?
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