Question 435095: The sum of two numbers is 14. If twice the smaller number is increased by three times lager, the result is 36. Find the numbers.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 14. If twice the smaller number is increased by three times larger, the result is 36. Find the numbers.
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Equations:
x+y = 14
2x+3y = 36
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Multiply thru the 1st eq. by 2:
2x+2y = 28
2x+3y = 36
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Subtract and solve for "y":
y = 8
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Solve for "x":
x+y = 14
x + 8 = 14
x = 6
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cheers,
Stan H.
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