Question

The sum of two numbers is 26. Two subtracted from three times the first number is equal to the
second number. Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first number be x and second be y

by the first condition ,

x + y = 26 .....1

by the second condition ,

3x - 2 = y ......2

substituting the value of y in the eq.1

therefore , x + ( 3x - 2 ) = 26

x + 3x - 2 = 26

4x - 2 = 26

4x = 26 - 2

4x = 24

x = 24 / 4

therefore , x = 6

substituting the value of x in eq .1

x + y = 26

6 + y = 26

y = 26 - 6

therefore , y = 20

the numbers are 6,20

Answer 2

Answer:

let the nos be

x and y

Step-by-step explanation:

x + y = 26

3x-2 = y

sub, y = 3x-2 in x+ y=26

x+(3x-2) = 26

4x-2=26

4x= 28

x =7

x+y = 26

y= 19

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