Question 670925
Establish variables
x = children
y = adults
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x+y = 42
x = 2y
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Substitute the second into th first
2y + y = 42
3y = 42
{{{highlight_green(y = 14)}}} adults
2(14) = {{{highlight_green(x=28)}}} children


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