SOLUTION: A first number plus twice a second number is 2. Twice the first number plus the second totals 31. Find the numbers.

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Question 1108754: A first number plus twice a second number is 2. Twice the first number plus the second totals 31. Find the numbers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, first number
y, second number

system%28x%2B2y=2%2C2x%2By=31%29
Use the Elimination Method...