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  • 24-05-2022
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The difference of two is 8.when twice the first number is added to three times the second number, the result is 51.what are the two numbers?

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surjithayer surjithayer
  • 24-05-2022

Answer:

7,15

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be x and y.

x-y=8

x=y+8

2x+3y=51

2(y+8)+3y=51

2y+16+3y=51

5y=51-16=35

y=35/5=7

x=7+8=15

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