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Question 662878: how do you solve : the greater of two numbers is twice the lesser number. three times the sum of the lesser number and 10 is the same as 52 more than the greater number. find the numbers
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let 
represent the larger number. Then if 
represents the smaller number, we can say:
and
\ =\ x\ +\ 52)
Solve the 2X2 system for and . Hint: The substitution method works very well here.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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