SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 8. the difference between the first number and 3 times the second number is -4. find the 2 numbers
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Question 1188689: the sum of two numbers is 8. the difference between the first number and 3 times the second number is -4. find the 2 numbers
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Solve the 2X2 system for 
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