SOLUTION: the sum of 2 numbers is 52. Twice the first number is 17 more than the second. Find the numbers
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Question 551358: the sum of 2 numbers is 52. Twice the first number is 17 more than the second. Find the numbers
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let the numbers be x & y
x+y=52............1
2x=17+y
2x-y =17..........2
Add up equation 1 & 2
3x=69
/3
x=23
52-23= 29
23 & 29
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