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The sum of two numbers is 38. The larger number is seven less than twice the smaller number. Find the numbers.

Solution

The sum of two numbers is 38. The larger number is seven less than twice the smaller number. Find the numbers.

Solution

The numbers : 23, 15

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 38

x = 2 y - 7

x + y = 38, x = 2 y - 7 : x = 23, y = 15

The numbers : 23, 15

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