Question 1015859
 the sum of 2 numbers is 87. If twice the smaller number is subtracted from the larger number, the result is 12. Find the two numbers.
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Equations:
a + b = 87
a - 2b = 12
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Subtract and solve for "b"::
3b = 75
b = 25
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a + 25 = 87
a = 62
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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