Question 227246
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Let *[tex \Large x] represent the first number].  Let *[tex \Large y] represent the second number.


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ x = y + 35]


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 2x - y = 87]


Just solve the system.  Use the substitution method.


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0]
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