SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 75. The second number is 3 less than twice the first. Find the numbers.

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Question 363155: The sum of two numbers is 75. The second number is 3 less than twice the first. Find the numbers.
Answer by amoresroy(361) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the first number
y = the second number
Equation 1
x+y = 75
Equation 2
y = 2x-3
Substituting the value of y in Equation 2 to Equation 1
x + (2x-3) = 75
3x = 75 +3
3x = 78
x = 26
y = 75-26
y = 49
The numbers are 26 & 49