SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 73. When the smaller number is subtracted from twice the greater number, the result is 50. Find the numbers.

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Question 278164: The sum of two numbers is 73. When the smaller number is subtracted from twice the greater number, the result is 50. Find the numbers.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=73
2x-y=50 add.
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3x=123
x=123/3
x=41 ans.
41+y=73
y=73-41
y=32 ans.
Proof:
2*41-32=50
82-32=50
50=50