The sum of two numbers is 50. The first number is 43 less than twice the second number. write and solve a system of equations to find the two numbers.

Solución

Solución

The numbers : 19, 31

Pasos de solución

Represent the numbers with

x and y

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 50

x = 2 y - 43

x + y = 50, x = 2 y - 43 : x = 19, y = 31

The numbers : 19, 31

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