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The larger of two integers is 10 less than twice the smaller integer. if the sum of the two integers is 38, find the wo integers.

Solution

The larger of two integers is 10 less than twice the smaller integer. if the sum of the two integers is 38, find the wo integers.

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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