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The sum of two numbers is 83. The sum of 2 times the first number and 3 times the second number is 203. Write a system of equations an
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The sum of two numbers is 83. The sum of 2 times the first number and 3 times the second number
is 203. Write a system of equations and use the system to find the two numbers.
The two numbers are_____
and_____
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2021-09-03T19:38:25+00:00
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Answer: the two numbers are 46 and 37
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that:
Sum of two numbers = 83
Sum of two times the first number and three times the second number = 203
From the question :
Let the numbers = a and b respectively
a + b = 83 – – – (1)
2*a + 3*b = 203
2a + 3b = 203 – – – (2)
From (1) :
a + b = 83
a = 83 – b
Substitute a = 83 – b into (2)
2(83 – b) + 3b = 203
166 – 2b + 3b = 203
166 + b = 203
b = 203 – 166
b = 37
From;
a + b = 83
a = 83 – b
a = 83 – 37
a = 46