Answer:
The first number is 14
The second number is -3
Step-by-step explanation:
x + 2y = 8
2x + y = 25
Solving simultaneously,
2x + 4y = 16
2x + y = 25
On subtracting, we have
3y = -9
y = -3
Going to substitute for y, we have
x + 2(-3) = 8
x - 6 = 8
x = 14
