Question 567014: One number is one less than twice the other number. The sum of thetwo numbers is 35. Find the two numbers? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! One number is one less than twice the other number.
The sum of the two numbers is 35. Find the two numbers?
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Equations:
x = 2y-1
x + y = 35
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
2y-1 + y = 35
3y = 36
y = 12
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Solve for "x":
x = 2y-1
x = 24-1
x = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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