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

Solution

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

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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