SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is -18. One number is 2 greater than 3 times the other. Find the product of the number
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Question 328867: The sum of two numbers is -18. One number is 2 greater than 3 times the other. Find the product of the number
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+Y=-18
X=3Y+2
(3Y+2)+Y=-18
4Y=-18-2
4Y=-20
Y=-20/4
Y=-5 ANS.
X=3*-5+2
X=-15+2
X=-13 ANS.
PROOF:
-13-5=-18
-18=-18
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