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the sum of two numbers is 53. if twice the first number minus three times the second number is 26, find both numbers

Solution

t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 53. i f tw i ce t h e f i rs t n u mb er min u s t h ree t im es t h e seco n d n u mb er i s 26, f in d b o t h n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 37, 16

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 53

2 x - 3 y = 26

x + y = 53, 2 x - 3 y = 26 : x = 37, y = 16

The numbers : 37, 16

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