Question

The sum of 2 numbers is 35. twice the first number is 25 more than half of the second numbe. Find the numbers

Answer 1

let x the 1st no.
y the 2nd no.
so if you'll analyze the question:
"The sum of 2 numbers is 35"
that would mean : x+y = 35
do you agree?

Answer 2

how about the 2nd one??

Answer 3

can you figure out what "twice the first number" means?

Answer 4

No :c

Answer 5

it means 2x do you agree?

Answer 6

r you typing?

Answer 7

please give me the equation :(

Answer 8

i will but do you understand that?

Answer 9

yes!!

Answer 10

wait

Answer 11

OMG <33 thanks!!! I really need it

Answer 12

2x = 25 + y/2
now you can substitute

Answer 13

do you understand?
remember that the 1st eq is : x+y = 35
you can solve for x: x=35-y

Answer 14

can it be by elimation?

Answer 15

yup

Answer 16

how to?

Answer 17

substitution is easier :)
since x = 35-y