The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
66. Choose the correct option:
A) 7-19 B) 8-20 C) 10-16 D) 17-49 E) 19-55
We are looking for two numbers.   #1 - x   #2 - 3x â€“ 2   The sum is 66. #1 + #2 = 66   Substituting x + 3x â€“ 2 = 66   4x â€“ 2 = 66   4x = 68   x = 17   The first number is 17, the second number is two less than three times 17 or 49.   correct answer 17-49
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The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
66.