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The sum of five times one number plus twice a second number is 2. The sum of twice the first number plus the second number is 26. what are the two numbers?
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The sum of five times one number plus twice a second number is 2. The sum of twice the first number plus the second number is 26. what are the two numbers?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x + 2y = 2
2x + y = 26 ___ 4x + 2y = 52
subtracting equations ___ x = -50
substituting ___ 2(-50) + y = 26 ___ y = 126
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