SOLUTION: the larger of two numbers is 1 less than 3 times the smaller number. If twice the smaller number is increased by the larger number, the result is 18 more than the larger number. fi

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Question 1009748: the larger of two numbers is 1 less than 3 times the smaller number. If twice the smaller number is increased by the larger number, the result is 18 more than the larger number. find both numbers
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x and y;
system%28y=-1%2B3x%2C2x%2By=18%2By%29, simply the translation of the description into a set of equations.
.......and it is impossible.