SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 35. Twice the first number is five less than the second number. Find the numbers. (Let x represent one quantity, and y represent the other quantity. Use t
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Question 1128386: The sum of two numbers is 35. Twice the first number is five less than the second number. Find the numbers. (Let x represent one quantity, and y represent the other quantity. Use the given condition to find a system of equations.) Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 35. Twice the first number is five less than the second number. Find the numbers. (Let x represent one quantity, and y represent the other quantity. Use the given condition to find a system of equations.)
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Have you tried following the given instructions?
One equation is clearly:
(1) x + y = 35
The 2nd equation is clearly:
(2) 2x = y-5
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It will be good practice if you try solving this system. An easy way to go is solve (2) for y and then plug in that expression (which will have only x's and numbers in it) into (1). Message me if you need help.
