SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 85.Twice the smallest number is 32 more than the larger. Find the two numbers.

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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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smallest number = a
larger number = b
a+%2B+b+=+85
b+=+85+-+a
2a+=+b+%2B+32
2a+=+85+-+a+%2B+32
add a to both sides
3a+=+117
a+=+39
b+=+85+-+39
b+=+46
The numbers are 39 and 46
check:
2a+=+b+%2B+32
2%2A39+=+46+%2B+32
78+=+78
OK