The second of two numbers is 8 less than twice the first. Their sum is 19. Find the two numbers.

let x be the first number and y be the second number the trick is seeing what the problem says 2X-8=Y and X+Y=19 since the first equation is already solved for Y substitute into the second X+2X-8=19 3X=27 X=9 19-9=10 Y=10 the first number is 9 and the second is 10

Answered by bigboyjoe | 2024-06-10

To solve this problem, let's assume the two numbers are x and y. According to the problem, the second number (y) is eight less than twice the first number (x). The sum of the two numbers is 19. Solving the two equations simultaneously reveals that the numbers are 9 and 10. ;

Answered by ElvisAaronPresley | 2024-06-18

The first number is 9 and the second number is 10. This is found by setting up equations based on the relationships given in the problem and solving for the variables. The solution process involves substitution and solving a linear equation.
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Answered by bigboyjoe | 2024-10-01