SOLUTION: If someone could help me on this world problem ASAP that would be great, thanks! Write a system of equations that represents the scenario. The sum of two numbers is 38. One numb

Question 877098: If someone could help me on this world problem ASAP that would be great, thanks!
Write a system of equations that represents the scenario. The sum of two numbers is 38. One number is two more than twice the other number. What are the numbers?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the numbers be
(1)
(1)
(2)
-------------------
Substitute (2) into (1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
(2)
The numbers are 12 and 26
------------------------
check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK

RELATED QUESTIONS
I was wondering if i could have an online tutor because i need help and i need someone to (answered by checkley71)

Hello! I need help on this problem for Systems of Equations: y=5x-2, 4x+3y=13. If you... (answered by stanbon)

I am a little confused on how to get the order of pairs for this y= -1/4x-6. if i could... (answered by oberobic)

I am having a lot of trouble with word problem questions. If someone could help me that... (answered by rapaljer)

Hi, If someone could please help me that would be great. I need to rationalize the... (answered by stanbon)

A circle has an area of 25 pie sqaure centimeters. What is the length of its diameter? (answered by rfer)

Hi guys, was hoping someone could help me with the following 2 similiar problems: For... (answered by checkley77)

hello i need help on my algebra 2 homework and im not even sure on how to start this... (answered by ewatrrr)

Hello it would be great if someone could help me thanks.... (answered by Alan3354)