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Two numbers sum to 61. Twice the first subtracted from the second is 1. Find the numbers.
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Two numbers sum to 61. Twice the first subtracted from the second is 1. Find the numbers.

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Let the numbers be x and y
x + y = 61
y - 2x = 1
y = 2x + 1
x + (2x + 1) = 61
3x + 1 = 61
3x = 60
x = 20
y = 61 - 20 = 41
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