SOLUTION: The sum of two integers is 51. The larger number is 3 more than twice the smaller number. Find the integers.

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Question 231919: The sum of two integers is 51. The larger number is 3 more than twice the smaller number. Find the integers.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+Y=51
X=2Y+3
(2Y+3)+Y=51
3Y=51-3
3Y=48
Y=48/3
Y=16 ANS.
X+16=51
X=51-16
X=35 ANS.
PROOF:
35=2*16+3
35=32+3
35=35