Question

Solve a system of equations to find the two numbers described.

1. The sum of two numbers is 17 and their difference is 29.
2. The sum of a number and twice a greater number is 8. The sum of the greater number and twice the lesser number is -6.

Answer 1

1) x=23 y=-6 2) x=-((20)/3) y=((22)/3)

Explanation:

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