SOLUTION: two numbers sum to 86 Thrice the first subtracted from the second is 2. Find the numbers

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Question 1132868: two numbers sum to 86
Thrice the first subtracted from the second is
2. Find the numbers
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
system%28x%2By=86%2Cy-3x=2%29
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86-x-3x=2
-4x=2-86
4x=86-2=84
x=84%2F4
highlight%28x=21%29 and you can find the other number from using this.