Question

The sum of two numbers is 33. Twice the first number minus the second number equals 18. Find both numbers.

Answer 1

We can call the two numbers x and y. Then, x + y = 33, and 2x - y = 18. We can use substitution to solve this problem:

y = 33 - x 

SO

2x - 33 + x = 18

3x = 51

x = 17

Now, we know x. We can use this to find y:

x + y = 33

17 + y = 33

y = 16

So, the numbers are 16 and 17. 

Answer 2

Y+x=33
2x-y=18
3x=51
x=17
y=33-x
y=16