The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
26. Choose the most appropriate option:	A) 7-19	B) 8-20	C) 10-16	D) 15-9	E) 20-6
We are looking for two numbers.   #1 - x   #2 - 3x – 2   The sum is 26. #1 + #2 = 26   Substituting x + 3x – 2 = 26   4x – 2 = 26   4x = 28   x = 7   The first number is 7, the second number is two less than three times 7 or 19.   correct answer 7-19
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The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
26.