SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers are 62 the greater number is exceed twice the smaller number by 5 what are the two numbers

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Question 647419: the sum of two numbers are 62 the greater number is exceed twice the smaller number by 5 what are the two numbers
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the sum of two numbers are 62 the greater number is exceed twice the smaller number by 5 what are the two numbers
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x + y = 62
y = 2x - 5
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x + y = 62
2x -y = -5
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3x = 57
x = 19
y = 43