SOLUTION: One number is 35 greater than a 2nd number. If the lesser number is subtracted from twice the greater number, the difference is 87. Find the numbers. Please provide a let statement
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Question 227246: One number is 35 greater than a 2nd number. If the lesser number is subtracted from twice the greater number, the difference is 87. Find the numbers. Please provide a let statement as well. THNX!!!
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let 
represent the first number]. Let 
represent the second number.
Just solve the system. Use the substitution method.
John
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