SOLUTION: we need to solve for x and y
the sum of 3 times the first number and twice the second number is 43. if the second number is subtracted from twice the first number the result is
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Question 923523: we need to solve for x and y
the sum of 3 times the first number and twice the second number is 43. if the second number is subtracted from twice the first number the result is negative 4. Find the numbers
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x + 2y = 43
2(2x - y = -4
7x = 35
x = 5 and y = 14
and...checking
3x + 2y = 43
15 + 28 = 43
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