SOLUTION: The sum of 2 numbers is 152. The first number is 35 more than twice the second. Find the difference between the numbers.

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Question 1158391: The sum of 2 numbers is 152. The first number is 35 more than twice the second. Find the difference between the numbers.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=152
x=2y+35
so 2y+35+y=152
3y=117
y=39
x=113
the difference between is 74.