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The larger of 2 numbers is 19.40 less than 2 times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 272.35, find the numbers

Solution

The larger of 2 numbers is 19.40 less than 2 times the smaller number. If the sum of the numbers is 272.35, find the numbers

Solution

The numbers : 175.1, 97.25

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 2 y - 19.4

x + y = 272.35

x = 2 y - 19.4, x + y = 272.35 : x = 175.1, y = 97.25

The numbers : 175.1, 97.25

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