SOLUTION: two numbers have a sum of 10. the sum of the first number plus three times the second number is 24. find the numbers
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Question 705625: two numbers have a sum of 10. the sum of the first number plus three times the second number is 24. find the numbers
Answer by geetha_rama(94) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x and y be 2 numbers
x+y = 10
x+3y = 24
subtract above 2 equations
-2y = -14
=> y = 7
x = 3
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