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  • 18-06-2022
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The sum of two positive integers is 56. When the smaller integer is subtracted from twice the larger, the result is 43. Find the two integers.

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  • 18-06-2022

Answer:

x = 33

y = 23

Step-by-step explanation:

x is larger

y is smaller

x + y = 56

2x - y = 43

x = 56 - y

2x - y = 43

2(56-y) - y = 43

112 - 2y - y = 43

112 - 3y = 43

3y = 112 - 43

3y = 69

y = 23

x + y = 56

x + 23 = 56

x = 33

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