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  • 10-12-2019
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The sum of two numbers is 26. Five more than twice the 2nd number is 29. Find the two numbers

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  • 12-12-2019

Answer:

FIRST NUMBER IS 14 AND SECOND IS 12

Step-by-step explanation:

LET FIRST NUMBER BE X AND SECOND Y

X + Y = 26 ........ 1

5 + 2Y = 29

: 2Y = 29 - 5

2Y = 24

DIVIDING BY 2

2Y/2 = 24/2

Y = 12

PUTTING  Y =12 IN EQUATION 1

X + 12 = 26

X = 26 - 12

X = 14

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