Problema Solution
the sum of two numbers is -3. five times the first number equals three times the second number. find the two numbers
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x+y=-3
5x=3y ==> x=0.6y
So, 1.6y=-3
SO, y=-3/1.6=-15/8
x=0.6y=0.6*(-15/8)=-9/8
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