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the sum of two numbers is 23. twice the greater number added to three times the smaller number is 57. find the numbers.

Solution

the sum of two numbers is 23. twice the greater number added to three times the smaller number is 57. find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 12, 11

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 23

2 x + 3 y = 57

x + y = 23, 2 x + 3 y = 57 : x = 12, y = 11

The numbers : 12, 11

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