SOLUTION: One number exceeds a second number by 18, and the sum of twice the greater number and three times the smaller number is 86. What are the two numbers.
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Question 853160: One number exceeds a second number by 18, and the sum of twice the greater number and three times the smaller number is 86. What are the two numbers.
Answer by harpazo(655) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = large number
Let y = small number
x = y + 18
2x + 3y = 86
You have a system of linear equations in two variables.
Use the substitution method to solve.
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