Problema Solution
The sum of two numbers is 70. One number is ten more than twice
the other number. What are the two numbers?
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let 'x' and 'y' be the numbers we are looking for
the sum of two numbers is 70
x + y = 70
one number is ten more than twice the other number
x = 10 + 2y
by solving the system of equations
x + y = 70
x = 10 + 2y
we find
x = 50
y = 20
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the two numbers are 50 and 20.