Question

Try this! The sum of two numbers is 3. When twice the smaller number is subtracted from 6 times the larger the result is 22. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

x = smaller number

x + y = 3 so y = 3-x <===sub into the next equation

6x -2y = 22

6x - 2 (3-x) = 22

6x + 2x -6 = 22

x = 28/8 = 3 1/2 then y = - 1/2