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A number is 11 less than 3 times another number. The sum of the numbers

is 25. What are the two numbers?
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User James Black
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Explanation:

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A number is 11 less than 3 times another number. The sum of the numbers is 25. What-example-1
User Akvel
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Explanation:

Let x be the first number

Let y be the 2nd number

given,


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as equation 1

and


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as equation 2.

Now we will use elimination method to solve for simultaneous equations.

We will use equation 1 - equation 2 to eliminate x to solve for y.


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Substitute y into equation 2.


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The numbers are 9 and 16.

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