SOLUTION: One number is one less than two times another. If their sum is increased by two, the result is ten. Find the numbers.
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Question 942392: One number is one less than two times another. If their sum is increased by two, the result is ten. Find the numbers.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = larger number
y = smaller number
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x = 2y - 1
x + y + 2 = 10
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - 2y = -1
x + y = 8
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solution:
x = 5
y = 3
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