The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
82.
Select.
A) 7-19	B) 8-20	C) 10-16	D) 15-9	E) 21-61
We are looking for two numbers.   #1 - x   #2 - 3x â€“ 2   The sum is 82. #1 + #2 = 82   Substituting x + 3x â€“ 2 = 82   4x â€“ 2 = 82   4x = 84   x = 21   The first number is 21, the second number is two less than three times 21 or 61.   correct answer 21-61
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The second of two numbers is two less than three times the first. Find the numbers if there sum is
82.