SOLUTION: The largest of two numbers is 1 more than twice the smaller. The sum of the numbers is 20 less than three times the larger. Find the numbers. I need two equations and I will sol

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Question 163429: The largest of two numbers is 1 more than twice the smaller. The sum of the numbers is 20 less than three times the larger. Find the numbers.
I need two equations and I will solve using systems of equations.
Found 2 solutions by ankor@dixie-net.com, scott8148:
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The largest of two numbers is 1 more than twice the smaller.
x = 2y + 1
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The sum of the numbers is 20 less than three times the larger.
x + y = 3x - 20



Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=smaller and y=larger

"The largest of two numbers is 1 more than twice the smaller" __ y=2x+1

"The sum of the numbers is 20 less than three times the larger" __ x+y=3y-20