Solve.
-One number is 3 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 21 less than 5 times the first. Find the two numbers.
A) 9 and 12
B) $- 12$ and $- 9$
C) 10 and 13
D) 8 and 11

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Let the first number be x and the second number be y. According to the problem, x = y - 3 and 2y = 5x - 21. Substituting x = y - 3 into the second equation gives 2y = 5(y - 3) - 21. Solving this equation, we find y = 12 and x = 9.

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-One Number Is 3 Less Than a Second Number $- 12$