SOLUTION: The sum of a number and two times a smaller number is 62. Three times the bigger number exceeds the smaller number by 116.

Question 923664: The sum of a number and two times a smaller number is 62. Three times the bigger number exceeds the smaller number by 116.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 2y = 62
3x - y = 116
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x + 2y = 62
3x - y = 116
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x = 42
y = 10
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