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Question 878313: hello may i have help for this question?
The difference between the first number and two times the second
number is -54, while the sum of three times the first number plus
twice the second is 94. What is the first number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

WRITE as You REad

 x -2y = -54

3x + 2y = 94

   4x = 40

    x = 10  and y = 32   Using 1st EQ: -2y+=+-64