Question 707192: The sum of two positive integers is 63. The first number is twice the second number. find the two numbers Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two positive integers is 63. The first number is twice the second number. find the two numbers
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Equations:
x + y = 63
x = 2y
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
3y = 63
y = 21
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Solve for "x":
x + y = 63
x + 21 = 63
x = 42
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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