SOLUTION: One number is 35 greater than a 2nd number. If the lesser number is subtracted from twice the greater number, the difference is 87. Find the numbers. Please provide a let statement

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Question 227246: One number is 35 greater than a 2nd number. If the lesser number is subtracted from twice the greater number, the difference is 87. Find the numbers. Please provide a let statement as well. THNX!!!
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let represent the first number]. Let represent the second number.





Just solve the system. Use the substitution method.

John