SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 40. If two is added to the larger number,the result is equal to twice the smaller number. What are the two numbers? (simultaneous equation)

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Question 1073435: The sum of two numbers is 40. If two is added to the larger number,the result is equal to twice the smaller number. What are the two numbers? (simultaneous equation)
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let x, y be the two numbers with x < y
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1) x + y = 40
2) y + 2 = 2x
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solve equation 1 for y
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y = 40 - x
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substitute for y in equation 2
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40 - x + 2 = 2x
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3x = 42
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x = 14
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y = 40 - 14 = 26
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the two numbers are 14 and 26
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check the answer
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14 + 26 = 40
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26 + 2 = 2 * 14
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28 = 28
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