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One number added to twice another number is thirteen. Four times the first number added to twice the other number is negative two. Find the numbers.
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Question 819266: I need help with this problem:
One number added to twice another number is thirteen. Four times the first number added to twice the other number is negative two. Find the numbers.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a and b
4a+2b=-2
a+2b=13
subtract
3a=-15
a=-5
-5 +2b=13
2b=18
b=9
check
-20+18=-2
ok
check
-5+18=13
ok
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