SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 23. Twice the greater number added to three times the smaller number is 57. Find the numbers

Question 219469: The sum of two numbers is 23. Twice the greater number added to three times the smaller number is 57. Find the numbers
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = the smaller number and y = the larger number.
Rewrite this as and substitute for x in the equation below:
Solve for y.

Subtract 69 from both sides.
Multiply both sides by -1.
and so...

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