the aum of two numbers is 14. one number is two less than three times the other find the numbers

Question

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Answer 1

the aum of two numbers is 14

 

x + y = 14

 

one number is two less than three times the othe

 

x = y - 2

 

Now use substitution to solve:

 

y - 2 + y = 14

 

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