Question

Question #85791

Answer 1

The first number (a) is 35, and the second number (b) is 49.

Explanation:

`b = 1.4a`
`a+b=84`

Use substitution:
`1.4a+a=84`
`2.4a=84`
`a=35`

`b+35=84`
`b=49`