The sum of a number and two times a smaller number is 62. Three times the bigger number exceeds the smaller number by 116.

10 and 42

Step-by-step explanation:

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The sum of a number and two times a smaller number is 62.

let's call the bigger number b, and the smaller number s

b + 2s = 62

Three times the bigger number exceeds the smaller number by 116

3b = s + 116

Now manipulate one of the equations to isolate the variable

3b = s + 116

Subtract 116 from both sides

3b - 116 = s

substitute for s = 3b - 116 in

b + 2s = 62

b + 2(3b - 116) = 62

Distribute

b + 6b - 232 = 62

combine like terms

7b = 294

Divide both sides by 7

b = 42

to find s plug in b = 42 into

b + 2s = 62

42 + 2s = 62

subtract 42 from both side

2s = 20

divide both sides by 2

s = 10