SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 59. the difference between 2 times the first number and 6 times the second is -34. find the two numbers.

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Question 435717: the sum of two numbers is 59. the difference between 2 times the first number and 6 times the second is -34. find the two numbers.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+y=59
2x-6y=-34
6y-2x=34
2y+2x=118
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8y=152
y=19
x=40.