SOLUTION: a number is 10 more than double the other number and their sum is 70.find them

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Question 1110680: a number is 10 more than double the other number and their sum is 70.find them
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2BB=70
and
A=10%2B2B
Substituting,
10%2B2B%2BB=70
3B=60
Solve for B then use either equation to solve for A.