Answer:
The smaller Number = 15
The larger number = 67
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
The smaller number = x
The larger number = 5x - 8
The sum = 82
(5x - 8) + x = 82
5x - 8 + x = 82
6x - 8 = 82
Add eight to both sides
6x - 8 + 8 = 82 + 8
6x = 90
Divide both sides by 6
x = 90/6
= 15
Therefore,
The smaller number = x = 15
The larger number = 5x - 8
= 5(15) - 8
= 75 - 8
= 67
