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The difference of two numbers is 74. Twice the first and thrice the Second sum up to 138. Find the two possible numbers . anyone??​

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  • 10-05-2021

Answer:

72 and -2

Step-by-step explanation:

x - y = 74

2x + 3y = 138

x - y = 74

y = x - 74

2x + 3(x - 74) = 138

2x + 3x - 222 = 138

5x = 360

x = 72

x - y = 74

72 - y = 74

-y = 2

y = -2

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