SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 50. the first number is 43 less than twice the second number. find the two numbers.

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Question 257039: the sum of two numbers is 50. the first number is 43 less than twice the second number. find the two numbers.
Answer by College Student(505) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the first number is 43 less than twice the second number, let:
2x - 43 = the first number
x = the second number

Since they add up to 50, the equation becomes: x%2B2x-43=50
Now solve for x to find the second number, then deduct 43 to find the other number.

3x=50%2B43
3x=93
x=93%2F3
x=31

I'll let you find the other number.