SOLUTION: The sum of two positive integers is 55. When the smaller integer is subtracted from twice the larger, the result is 35. Find the two integers.

SOLUTION: The sum of two positive integers is 55. When the smaller integer is subtracted from twice the larger, the result is 35. Find the two integers.

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Question 1083839: The sum of two positive integers is 55. When the smaller integer is subtracted from twice the larger, the result is 35. Find the two integers.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Add the equations together,

Solve for B then use either equation to solve for A.
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