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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the sum of the two numbers is 15. Twice one number equals 3 times the other number. Find the larger of the two numbers. Translate and solve this system of equations

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x + y = 15 2x = 3y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

use substitution to solve for x and y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x = 15 -y substitute into second equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Does it help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah thanks

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