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The sum of 2 numbers is 39. Twice the first number plus 3 times the second number is 101. Find the numbers.

Solution

T h e s u m o f 2 n u mb ers i s 39. Tw i ce t h e f i rs t n u mb er pl u s 3 t im es t h e seco n d n u mb er i s 101. F in d t h e n u mb ers .

Solution

The numbers : 16, 23

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 39

2 x + 3 y = 101

x + y = 39, 2 x + 3 y = 101 : x = 16, y = 23

The numbers : 16, 23

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