Problema Solution
Twice a first number decreased by a second number is 6. The first number increased by three times the second number is -25. What are the numbers?
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let 'x' and 'y' represent the numbers
Twice a first number decreased by a second number is 6
2x - y = 6
The first number increased by three times the second number is -25
x + 3y = -25
by solving the system of equations
2x - y = 6
x + 3y = -25
we find
x = - 1
y = - 8
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the numbers are -1 and -8.