Problema Solution
the sum of 5 times one number plus 3 times a second number is eight. The sum of 3 times the first number plus 5 times the second number is 24. Find the numbers
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Let
x = the first number
y = the second number
5x + 3y = 8
3x + 5y = 24
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x = -2
y = 6
The numbers are -2 and 6.