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The sum of two numbers is 23. The larger of two numbers is one less than twice the smaller. Find the two numbers

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 23. T h e l a r g er o f tw o n u mb ers i s o n e l ess t han tw i ce t h e s ma ll er . F in d t h e tw o n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 15, 8

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 23

x = 2 y - 1

x + y = 23, x = 2 y - 1 : x = 15, y = 8

The numbers : 15, 8

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