Question 937421: the sum o two numbers is 24. the sum of the greater.number and twice the smaller is 18 find the greatest number Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the sum o two numbers is 24. the sum of the greater.number and twice the smaller is 18 find the greatest number
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x + y = 24
x + 2y = 18
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Subtract and solve for "y"::
y = -6
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x + y = 24
x -6 = 24
x = 30
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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