Problema Solution
the difference between two numbers is 32. 5 times the smaller is equal to 8 more than the larger. what are the numbers?
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers and x>y
the difference between two numbers is 32
x - y = 32
5 times the smaller is equal to 8 more than the larger
5y = 8 + x
by solving the system of equations
x - y = 32
5y = 8 + x
we find
x = 42
y = 10
the numbers are 42 and 10.