SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 75. the second number is 3 less than twice the first. find the numbers.

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Question 739789: the sum of two numbers is 75. the second number is 3 less than twice the first. find the numbers.
Answer by powercenter(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=first number
y=second number
x+y=75
y=2x-3
x+2x-3=75
3x-3=75
3x=78
x=26
y=49