SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 134. The second number is 16 less than twice the first number. Find the numbers.

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Question 1141945: The sum of two numbers is 134. The second number is
16 less than twice the first number. Find the numbers.
Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let  x  be the first number. 


Then the second number is  (2x-16).


The sum of two numbers is


    x + (2x-16) = 134.


Solve the equation on your own and find the numbers.

Happy solving !