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10. The sum of two numbers is 13 more than twice the first number. Their difference is 14 less than the second number. Find each

of the numbers.

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Lynna [10]3 years ago

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The sum of two numbers is 13 more than twice the first number:

x + y = 2x +13

x - y = y - 14

solve the system of equations:

x - (x + 13) = (x +13) - 14

x = -12

y = 1

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