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One number is 5 more than another number. Three times the greater plus twice the lesser is 30. Determine their numbers.

8 and 3

x = y + 5

3x + 2y = 30

3(y+5) + 2y = 30

3y + 15 + 2y = 30

5y + 15 = 30

5y = 30 - 15

5y = 15

5y = 15/5y

y = 3

x = (3 + 5)

x = 8