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Question 488850: The sum of two numbers is 47. Twice the larger increased by three times the smaller gives a sum of 106. Find each number. Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 47. Twice the larger increased by three times the smaller gives a sum of 106. Find each number.
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let x=larger number
let y=smaller number
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x+y=47
x=47-y
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2x+3y=106
2(47-y)+3y=106
94-2y+3y=106
y=106-94=12
x=47-12=35
ans:
The larger number=35
The smaller number=12
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