SOLUTION: One number is twice another number and their sum is 36. Which system of equations represents the word problem?

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Question 824608: One number is twice another number and their sum is 36.
Which system of equations represents the word problem?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = 2y
x + y = 36

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