SOLUTION: tbe sum of 2 numbers is 39. twice the larger number minus three times the smaller number is 40. (write a system of equations to represent the situation)

SOLUTION: tbe sum of 2 numbers is 39. twice the larger number minus three times the smaller number is 40. (write a system of equations to represent the situation)

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Question 439307: tbe sum of 2 numbers is 39. twice the larger number minus three times the smaller number is 40.
(write a system of equations to represent the situation)
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=39
2x-3y=40

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