SOLUTION: hello may i have help for this question? The difference between the first number and two times the second number is -54, while the sum of three times the first number

Question 878313: hello may i have help for this question?
The difference between the first number and two times the second
number is -54, while the sum of three times the first number plus
twice the second is 94. What is the first number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

WRITE as You REad

 x -2y = -54

3x + 2y = 94

   4x = 40

    x = 10  and y = 32   Using 1st EQ:  

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