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One number is five more than twice another. If their sum is decreased by ten, the result is 22

Solution

O n e n u mb er i s f i v e m ore t han tw i ce an o t h er . I f t h e i r s u m i s d ecre a se d b y t e n, t h e res u lt i s 22

Solution

The numbers : 23, 9

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 5 + 2 y

x + y - 10 = 22

x = 5 + 2 y, x + y - 10 = 22 : x = 23, y = 9

The numbers : 23, 9

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