Question 668606
x = 2y
x+y = 246
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2y + y = 246
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Combine like terms
3y = 246
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Divide both sides by 3
{{{highlight_green(y = 82)}}}
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x = 2(82) = {{{highlight_green(x=164)}}}
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The numbers are 82 and 164

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