Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 1 - 1.3 - Modeling with Linear Equations - 1.3 Exercises - Page 97: 33

Answer

37, 185

Work Step by Step

Let x be one of the positive numbers. Then the other number is 5 times x = 5x. Take their difference. 5x- x = 148 4x = 148 x=37 5x=185
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