The second of two number is 3 less than twice the first. Their sum is 36. Find the numbers

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-1x - 1y = -36
-2x + y = -3

-3x = -39

x = 13

The first number is 13, and the second number is 23

MatsT answered Feb 10, 2019

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x+y=36
y=2x-3
X+2x-3=36
3x-3=36
3x=36+3
3x=39
x=13
y=2(13)-3= 26-3=23
Hope this helped!!

TheBlackCat answered Feb 12, 2019

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