SOLUTION: One number is twice another number. If 12 is subtracted from the larger number, the result is less than 7 more than the smaller. Find the possible values of the two numbers.

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Question 1173533: One number is twice another number. If 12 is subtracted from the larger number, the
result is less than 7 more than the smaller. Find the possible values of the two numbers.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
One number is twice another number(x).
If 12 is subtracted from the larger number, the
result is less than 7 more than the smaller
Letting x be the smaller number:
Write as You Read
y = 2x the Larger
2x - 12 < x + 7
x < 19
y < 38
Wish You the Best in your Studies.

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