Problema Solution
"The sum of two numbers is 23. Twice the greater number added to three times the smaller number is 57. Find the numbers."
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let
x = the smaller number
y = the greater number
The sum of two numbers is 23:
x + y = 23
Twice the greater number added to three times the smaller number is 57:
2y + 3x = 57
by solving the system of equations:
x + y = 23
2y + 3x = 57
we find:
x = 11
y = 12
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the numbers are 11 and 12.