document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=267378>Question 267378</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> how do i solve and write two equations for the sum of two numbers is 30. the sum of the greater number and 3 times the lesser number is 54. Find both numbers? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( " for the sum of two numbers is 30.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x + y = 30 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "the sum of the greater number and 3 times the lesser number is 54.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x + 3y = 54<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x + y = 30; subtract the 1st equation from the 2nd equation, eliminate x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "    2y = 24<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = 12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "then<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 30 - 12 = 18<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Check solution in the statement<BR>\n" );
document.write( "\"the sum of the greater number and 3 times the lesser number is 54.\"<BR>\n" );
document.write( "18 + 3(12) = 54<BR>\n" );
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