SOLUTION: The sum of a number and twice a second number is 14. When the second number is subtracted from the first number the difference is two.
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Question 523158: The sum of a number and twice a second number is 14. When the second number is subtracted from the first number the difference is two.
I need help setting it up
Answer by chibisan(131) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let the first number be x and second number be y
you'll need to form 2 equations to solve x and y
firstly,
x + 2y = 14 [The sum of a number and twice a second number is 14]
secondly,
y - x = 2 [When the second number is subtracted from the first number the difference is two]
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