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The larger of two numbers is
7
less than
twice
the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is
44.
Find the two numbers
7
less than
twice
the smaller number. The sum of the two numbers is
44.
Find the two numbers
Answers
Answered by
PsyDAG
X = 44 - y
x = 2y - 7
Substitute 44-y for x in the second equation and solve for y. Insert that value into the first equation to solve for x. Check by putting both values into the second equation.
x = 2y - 7
Substitute 44-y for x in the second equation and solve for y. Insert that value into the first equation to solve for x. Check by putting both values into the second equation.
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