SOLUTION: Two integers add up to 150. The first integer, x, is 10 less than three times the second integer, y. Which system of equations could you use to find the integers?

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Question 612062: Two integers add up to 150. The first integer, x, is 10 less than three times the second integer, y. Which system of equations could you use to find the integers?

Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+=+3y+-10
x+-3y+=+-10
x+%2B+y+=+150
So use the last two equations to solve. (y=40, x = 110)