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one number is 12 less than a second number. twice the second number is 39 more than 3 times the first. find the two numbers

Solution

o n e n u mb er i s 12 l ess t han a seco n d n u mb er . tw i ce t h e seco n d n u mb er i s 39 m ore t han 3 t im es t h e f i rs t . f in d t h e tw o n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : - 15, - 3

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = y - 12

2 y = 39 + 3 x

x = y - 12, 2 y = 39 + 3 x : x = - 15, y = - 3

The numbers : - 15, - 3

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