SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 57. If twice the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 9. Find the two numbers. The larger number is = ? , The smaller number
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Question 1067374: The sum of two numbers is 57. If twice the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 9. Find the two numbers. The larger number is = ? , The smaller number is = ? ,
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
through substitution
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CHECK:
---------checks okay
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