SOLUTION: The difference between two numbers is 7. If the greater number is 3 less than 2 times the smaller number, then the product of the numbers is equal to:
A) 170
B) 42
C) 85
D) 2
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Question 1006239: The difference between two numbers is 7. If the greater number is 3 less than 2 times the smaller number, then the product of the numbers is equal to:
A) 170
B) 42
C) 85
D) 21
E) 27
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
smaller number is x
greater number is 2x-3
but 2x-3-x=7
x=10
2x-3=17
product is 170.
A
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