SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 38. One number is 2 more than 3 times the other number. Find the two numbers.
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Question 928259: The sum of two numbers is 38. One number is 2 more than 3 times the other number. Find the two numbers.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 38
x = 2 + 3y
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 38
x - 3y = 2
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x = 29
y = 9
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