One number is 3 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 6 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers. O A. 3 and 6 O B. 4 and 7 O C. -7 and - 4 O D. 5 and 8

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One number is 3 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 6 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.
O A. 3 and 6
O B. 4 and 7
O C. -7 and - 4
O D. 5 and 8
Transcribed Image Text:One number is 3 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 6 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers. O A. 3 and 6 O B. 4 and 7 O C. -7 and - 4 O D. 5 and 8
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