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A number is one more than twice another number. If the sum of the two numbers is-35:what are the two numbers?

Solution

A n u mb er i s o n e m ore t han tw i ce an o t h er n u mb er . I f t h e s u m o f t h e tw o n u mb ers i s - 35 : w ha t a re t h e tw o n u mb ers ?

Solution

The numbers : - 23, - 12

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 1 + 2 y

x + y = - 35

x = 1 + 2 y, x + y = - 35 : x = - 23, y = - 12

The numbers : - 23, - 12

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