x + y = 37
2x + y = 24
Subtract the first equation from the 2nd
x = -13
y = 50
Larry M.
asked • 10/16/18The elimination method
The sum of two numbers is 37. Two times the smaller number plus the larger number is 24. Find the numbers.
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