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The sum of 5 times one number, x, and 4 times a second number, y, is 87. If the sum of the two numbers is 20, find the two numbers. Pls hurry need it before schools is over
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ChoiSungHyun

Step-by-step explanation:

We have 5x + 4y = 87 and x + y = 20.

=> 5x + 4y = 87 and 4x + 4y = 80.

5x + 4y = 87

- (4x + 4y = 80)

=> x = 7

Therefore (7) + y = 20, y = 13.

The answers are x = 7 and y = 13.

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