Question 792245: two numbers are the sum of 48. twice the first number subtracte4d from the second is three. find the numbers Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! two numbers are the sum of 48. twice the first number subtracte4d from the second is three. find the numbers
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x + y = 48
x - 2y = 3
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Subtract and solve for "y":
3y = 45
y = 15
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Solve for "x":
x + y = 48
x = 33
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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