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Question 903584: I have a math problem that I can't understand. The sum of two numbers is 87. if twice the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 12. Find the two numbers.
My question is. How do I write these equations?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I have a math problem that I can't understand.
The sum of two numbers is 87.
a + b = 87
if twice the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 12.
a - 2b = 12
:
Find the two numbers.
My question is. How do I write these equations?
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