Problema Solution
Two numbers sum to 44. Twice the first subtracted from the second is 55. Find the numbers.
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Let 'x' and 'y' represent the two numbers.
The sum of the 2 numbers is 44 means:
x + y = 44
y - 2x = 55
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x = - 11/3
y = 143/3
The numbers are - 11/3 and 143/3.