SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers in 10. the first number is 2/3 of the second number. what are the numbers

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Question 569685: the sum of two numbers in 10. the first number is 2/3 of the second number. what are the numbers
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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F=first number S=second number
F%2BS=10
F=%282%2F3%29S
%282%2F3%29S%2BS=10
%285%2F3%29S=10
5S=30
S=6