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Posted by Nk Nk 5 years, 5 months ago
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Gaurav Seth 5 years, 5 months ago
x = 5y
x + 21 = 2( y +21)
x + 21 = 2y + 42
Substitute the first equation in the second one,
5y + 21 = 2y + 42
5y + 21 - 2y - 42 = 0
3y -21 = 0
3y = 21
y = 21/3 = 7
x = 5y
Therefore, x = 5 * 7
x = 35
The number is 35.
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