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One number is 1 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 25 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.

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The two numbers are 9 and 8

What is Algebra?

Algebra is the part of mathematics that helps represent problems or situations in the form of mathematical expressions.

let the first number be x

second number = x- 1

Now,

2( x-1) = 5x - 25

2x -2 = 5x -25

-3x= -27

x= 9

hence, the numbers are 9 and 8.

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