Question

The sum of two numbers is 36 twice the first number minus the second number is 6 find the numbers

Answer 1

14, 22

Explanation:

x+y = 36

2×x - y = 6

=> x = 36 - y

=> 2×(36 - y) - y = 6

72 - 2y - y = 6

-3y = -66

3y = 66

y = 22

=> x = 36 - 22 = 14