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7 June, 04:44

The sum of two numbers is 23. The difference of twice the second number and the first is 1. Write and solve a system of equations to find the number. (Use the elimination method)

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  1. 7 June, 05:05
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    8 and 15

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Lets say x+y=23.

    2y-x=1

    System of equation:

    x+y=23

    2y-x=1

    So 3y=24

    So y=8

    x=15
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