Question

Set up a linear system and solve.

The sum of two positive integers is 35. When the smaller integer is subtracted from twice the
larger, the result is 34. Find the two integers.​

Answer 1

The two integers are 23 and 12

Explanation:

Let the two integers be f and g

Let f be the biggest and g the smallest integer

From the first statement, the sum of the two integers is 35 i.e

f + g = 35. (1)

From second statement, we were told that when the smaller integer is subtracted from twice the larger, the result is 34 i.e

2f — g = 34. (2)

Now we'll solve by elimination method as follows:

Add equation (2) and (1) together:

2f — g = 34

+ f + g = 35

3f = 69

Divide both side by the coefficient of f i.e 3

f = 69/3

f = 23

Substituting the value of f into equation(1)

f + g = 35

23 + g = 35

Collect like terms

g = 35 — 23

g = 12

The two integers are 23 and 12