SOLUTION: twice the first number plus a second number is 42, and the first number minus the second number is -6. Find the number.

SOLUTION: twice the first number plus a second number is 42, and the first number minus the second number is -6. Find the number.

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Question 1102115: twice the first number plus a second number is 42, and the first number minus the second number is -6. Find the number.
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