The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
54.	Choose the correct answer:
A) 7-19
B) 8-20
C) 10-16
D) 14-40
E) 20-6
We are looking for two numbers.   #1 - x   #2 - 3x â€“ 2   The sum is 54. #1 + #2 = 54   Substituting x + 3x â€“ 2 = 54   4x â€“ 2 = 54   4x = 56   x = 14   The first number is 14, the second number is two less than three times 14 or 40.   correct answer 14-40
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The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
54.