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Question 238789: one number plus twice another number gives a sum of 44. The difference of these two numbers equals -1. What are the two numbers Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! one number plus twice another number gives a sum of 44. The difference of these two numbers equals -1. What are the two numbers
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x + 2y = 44
x - y = -1
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3y = 45
y = 15
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x = 14
