SOLUTION: we need to solve for x and y the sum of 3 times the first number and twice the second number is 43. if the second number is subtracted from twice the first number the result is

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Question 923523: we need to solve for x and y
the sum of 3 times the first number and twice the second number is 43. if the second number is subtracted from twice the first number the result is negative 4. Find the numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x + 2y = 43
2(2x - y = -4
7x = 35
x = 5 and y = 14 2%2A5+%2B+4
and...checking
3x + 2y = 43
15 + 28 = 43