One number is five less than a second number. Five times the first is 8 more than 6 times the second. Find the numbers. The value of the first number is

-38

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's say that x= 1st number and y=2nd number.

In order to find the first number,  you have to find out the 2nd number which it says, "5 less than a second number", it would be y-5. then it says the "5 times the first is 8 more than 6 times the second". then there should be an equal sign because there is the word "is". The expression would be: 5(y-5)=6y+8. then solve the y. which is -33, then plug in the y to the y-5 and there you go!

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