SOLUTION: Three times a first number decreased by a second number is 14. The first number increased by twice the second number is 7. Find the numbers

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Question 476668: Three times a first number decreased by a second number is 14. The first number increased by twice the second number is 7. Find the numbers
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Solve the system. Hint: Multiply the first equation by 2 and then use Elimination.

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