Question

the sum of two numbers is 14. the sum of twice the first and three times the second is 34. find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer: 6

Step-by-step explanation: x + y = 14 —> y = 14 - x

2x + 3y = 34

2x + 3(14 - x) = 34

2x + 42 - 3x = 34

-x = -8

x = 8

y = 14 - 8

y= 6

Answer 2

x + y = 14 —> y = 14 - x
2x + 3y = 34

2x + 3(14 - x) = 34
2x + 42 - 3x = 34
-x = -8
x = 8

y = 14 - 8
y= 6