Question

Two numbers sum to 38. Twice the first subtracted from the second is 2. Find the numbers

Answer 1

Two numbers are A & B

A+ B = 38

B- 2A= 2

B= 2+2A

A+ 2+2A =38

3A = 38-2= 36

A= 12

B=2+2A= 2+ 2*12= 26