SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 8 more than twice the smaller. The sum of the numbers is 10 less than three times the larger. Find the numbers.

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Question 1066210: The larger of two numbers is 8 more than twice the smaller. The sum of the numbers is 10 less than three times the larger. Find the numbers.

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