SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is -62. Twice the first minus the second is 41. Find the numbers please show steps

Question 1048403: The sum of two numbers is -62. Twice the first minus the second is 41. Find the numbers
please show steps
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathLover1:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = -62 *
2x - y = 41
3x = -21
x = -7 and y = -55 *
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

let numbers be and
if the sum of two numbers is , we know that ....eq.1
if twice the first (which is ) minus the second (which is ) is , we know that .........eq.2
now we have system to solve:
....eq.1
.........eq.2
----------------------------------add eq.1 and eq.2

now find
....eq.1

so, your numbers are: and
check:
....eq.1

.........eq.2

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