SOLUTION: sum of two numbers is 58. the greater number exceeds twice the smaller number by 1. find the numbers?

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Question 824401: sum of two numbers is 58. the greater number exceeds twice the smaller number by 1. find the numbers?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + y = 58
y = 2x + 1
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 58
2x - y = -1
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answer:
x= 19
y= 39
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