SOLUTION: Problem with word problem. question: The sum of two numbers is 100. If 3 times the smaller is added to twice the larger the result is 225. Find the numbers. just confused on how

Question 758846: Problem with word problem. question: The sum of two numbers is 100. If 3 times the smaller is added to twice the larger the result is 225. Find the numbers.
just confused on how to find any of the numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two numbers is 100. If 3 times the smaller is added to twice the larger the result is 225. Find the numbers.
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Equations:
x + y = 100
2x + 3y = 225
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Modify for elimination:
2x + 2y = 200
2x + 3y = 225
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Subtract and solve for "y":
y = 25
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x = 75
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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