SOLUTION: The second of two numbers is 3 less than twice th first . Their sum is 42. Find the numbers

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Question 336783: The second of two numbers is 3 less than twice th first . Their sum is 42. Find the numbers
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = first number
Let y = second number
y = 2x - 3
x + y = 42
Can you finish?