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  • 10-04-2020
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The sum of two numbers is 18. Twice the first number (x) minus the second number (y) is 6. Find the two numbers

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  • 10-04-2020

Answer:

8 and 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Set the first number as x, the second as y

x+y=18

2x-y=6

This is an binary system of first order equations

3x=24

x=8

y=10

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