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  • 13-11-2021
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The difference between two numbers is 5, and 2 times the lesser number is 18 more than the greater number. Find the numbers.

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  • 13-11-2021

Answer:

Let x and y be the numbers, with x the larger one.

x - y = 5

2y = x + 18

Then solve this system of equations:

x - y = 5

x - 2y = -18

Subtract bottom equation from top equation and get

y = 23

So x = y + 5 = 23 + 5 = 28

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