SOLUTION: One number is 3 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 5 less than 3 times the first. Find the two numbers.

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Question 666058: One number is 3 less than a second number. Twice the second number is 5 less than 3 times the first. Find the two numbers.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, Previously Posted

One numberhighlight%28y%29 is 3 less than a second numberhighlight%28x%29 

Twice the second number is  5 less than 3 times the first.

Translating 2nd statement into an equation: 

    2x = 3y - 5     ||| y+=+x-3 From 1st statement

     2x = 3(x-3) - 5

    2x = 3x - 9 - 5

     14 = x  and y = 11

and...

28+=+3%2A11-5+=+33-5+=+28