The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
74.  Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 7-19 B) 8-20 C) 10-16 D) 15-9 E) 19-55
We are looking for two numbers.   #1 - x   #2 - 3x â€“ 2   The sum is 74. #1 + #2 = 74   Substituting x + 3x â€“ 2 = 74   4x â€“ 2 =74   4x = 76   x = 19   The first number is 19, the second number is two less than three times 19 or 55.   correct answer 19-55
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The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
74.