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Two times one number added to three times a second number is 21. Five times the first number added to three times the second is 30. What are the numbers?

Two times one number added to three times a second number is 21. Five times the first-example-1
User Nathan A
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Answer:

The answer is D

Explanation:

User Shining
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Answer:

d. 3 and 5

Explanation:

the first number will be x and the second number will be y

2x + 3y = 21

2(3) + 3(5) = 21

6 + 15 = 21

5x + 3y = 30

5(3) + 3(5) = 30

15 + 15 = 30

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