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The larger of two numbers is 10 less than twice the smaller number. If the sum of two numbers is 38 find the two numbers

Solution

T h e l a r g er o f tw o n u mb ers i s 10 l ess t han tw i ce t h e s ma ll er n u mb er . I f t h e s u m o f tw o n u mb ers i s 38 f in d t h e tw o n u mb ers

Solution

The numbers : 22, 16

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 2 y - 10

x + y = 38

x = 2 y - 10, x + y = 38 : x = 22, y = 16

The numbers : 22, 16

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