SOLUTION: One number is 9 more than a second number. 3 times the first is 9 less than 2 times the second. Find the values of the first and second number.

Question 764339: One number is 9 more than a second number. 3 times the first is 9 less than 2 times the second. Find the values of the first and second number.
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One number is 9 more than a second number. 3 times the first is 9 less than 2 times the second. Find the values of the first and second number.
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let x=1st number
x-9=2nd number
3x=2(x-9)-9
3x=2x-18-9
x=-27
x-9=-36
1st number=-27
2nd number=-36
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