SOLUTION: One number is 7 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 26 more than 3 times the first. find the two numbers.

SOLUTION: One number is 7 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 26 more than 3 times the first. find the two numbers.

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Question 698463: One number is 7 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 26 more than 3 times the first. find the two numbers.
Answer by Stitch(470) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Equation 1:
Equation 2:
Plug (A + 7) into equation 2 for B
Equation 2:

Simplify

Combine like terms

Subtract 2A from both sides

Plug -12 into equation 1 for A
Equation 1:

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