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the sum of two numbers is ten. Two less than three times the smaller is equal to the larger.

Solution

the sum of two numbers is ten. Two less than three times the smaller is equal to the larger.

Solution

The numbers : 3, 7

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 10

3 x - 2 = y

x + y = 10, 3 x - 2 = y : x = 3, y = 7

The numbers : 3, 7

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