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

Solution

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

Solution

The numbers : 15, 23

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 38

y = 2 x - 7

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

The numbers : 15, 23

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