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30 December, 09:49

The sum of two numbers is 36. Twice the first number minus the second is 6. Find the numbers

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  1. 30 December, 10:19
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    { x + y = 36

    { 2x - y = 6 (Cancel + y - y = 0)

    x + 2x = 36 + 6

    3x = 42

    x = 42

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    x = 14

    Substitute x for 14 in one of the equations:

    x + y = 36

    14 + y = 36

    y = 36 - 14

    y = 22

    Solution: { 14, 22 }
  2. 30 December, 13:34
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    14 and 22 are the two numbers in question
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