SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 33. Twice the first number minus the seconed number equals 18. Find both numbers.

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Question 318572: The sum of two numbers is 33. Twice the first number minus the seconed number equals 18. Find both numbers.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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a%2Bb=33
2a-b=18
im using the addition property in elimination method
3a=51
a=17
17%2Bb=33
b=16