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The sum of two numbers is 35 . The first number minus twice the second number is 8 . Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 35 . T h e f i rs t n u mb er min u s tw i ce t h e seco n d n u mb er i s 8 . F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 26, 9

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 35

x - 2 y = 8

x + y = 35, x - 2 y = 8 : x = 26, y = 9

The numbers : 26, 9

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