Question

8. The sum of two numbers is 23 less than twice the first number. Their difference is 19 less than

twice the second number. Find each of the numbers.

Answer 1

44, 21

Explanation:

x+y = 2x-23

x-y = 2y - 19

Rewrite

-x + y = -23

x - 3y = -19

Use elimination.