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  • 01-06-2022
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Find the numbers whose sum is 15, if
twice the first number minus the second
number equals 6.

Find the numbers whose sum is 15 if twice the first number minus the second number equals 6 class=

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ruudofgoals
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  • 01-06-2022

Answer:

x+y = 15

2x - y = 6

using elimination method

3x = 21

x = 7

therefore

7+y = 15

y = 15 - 7

y = 8

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