SOLUTION: The sum of two number is 81 the difference of twice one number and three times the other is 62. Find the numbers.

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Question 911227: The sum of two number is 81 the difference of twice one number and three times the other is 62. Find the numbers.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Numbers x and (81-x)
3(81-x) - 2x = 62
243 - 3x - 2x = 62
181 = 5x
36.2 = x
36.2 and 44.8 81-36.2 are the numbers
and..checking
3(44.8) - 2(36.2) = 62