The larger of two integers is 3 more than 5 times the smaller integer. Find the two numbers if the smaller number subtracted from the larger is 31.

Answer 1

L = 3+5S

L-S = 31

L = 31+S = 3 +5S

5S -S = 31 -3 = 28

4S = 28

S = 28/4 = 7 = smaller number

L = 31+7 = 38 = larger number