SOLUTION: One number is 5 more than twice the another. If the sum of the two numbers is 74, find the two numbers.
Is this correct.
2(5+x)=74
10+2x =74
-10 -10
2x=64
/2 /2
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Question 164084: One number is 5 more than twice the another. If the sum of the two numbers is 74, find the two numbers.
Is this correct.
2(5+x)=74
10+2x =74
-10 -10
2x=64
/2 /2
x=32
74-32=42
So the two numbers are 32,42
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"One number is 5 more than twice the another" translates to
"the sum of the two numbers is 74" translates to
Start with the second equation
Plug in
Combine like terms on the left side.
Subtract from both sides.
Combine like terms on the right side.
Divide both sides by to isolate .
Reduce. So the first number is 23
Go back to the first equation
Plug in
Multiply
Add. So the second number is 51
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Answer:
So the two numbers are 23 and 51
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