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The sum of two numbers is 39. Twice the first number plus three times the second number is 101. Find the numbers.

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x + y = 39
2x + 3y = 101

x = 39 - y

2(39 - y) + 3y = 101

78 - 2y + 3y = 101

y = 23

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