SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 34. the first number is four more than twice the second
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Question 383050: the sum of two numbers is 34. the first number is four more than twice the second
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y=34
x=2y+4
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2y+4+y=34 substitute 2y+4 for x
3y+4=34
3y=30
y=10
x=24
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Ed
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