SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 52. Twice the first number is 17 more than the second. Find the numbers. I just need to know how to set this up.

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Question 124713: The sum of two numbers is 52. Twice the first number is 17 more than the second. Find the numbers. I just need to know how to set this up.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sentence "The sum of two numbers is 52" translates to x%2By=52


The sentence "Twice the first number is 17 more than the second" translates to 2x=y%2B17

So you get the system

x%2By=52
2x=y%2B17