SOLUTION: the sum of two integers is 51 . the larger integer is 3 more than twice the smaller integer.find the two numbers...

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Question 326315: the sum of two integers is 51 . the larger integer is 3 more than twice the smaller integer.find the two numbers...

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: "the sum of two integers is 51" means that x%2By=51 and "the larger integer is 3 more than twice the smaller integer" tells us that y=2x%2B3 (note: y is the larger integer). It's easiest to use substitution to solve this system.