SOLUTION: The difference between seven times one number and three times a second number is 25. the sum of twice the first and five times the second is 95 find the numbers.
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Question 1010611: The difference between seven times one number and three times a second number is 25. the sum of twice the first and five times the second is 95 find the numbers. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The difference between seven times one number and three times a second number is 25. the sum of twice the first and five times the second is 95 find the numbers.
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7x - 3y = 25
2x + 5y = 95
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Modify for elimination::
14x - 6y = 50
14x + 35y = 665
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Subtract and solve for "y"::
41y = 615
y = 15
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Solve for "x"::
2x + 5y = 95
2x + 5*15 = 95
2x = 20
x = 10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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