SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 8 less than twice the smaller. If the larger number is added to the smaller number , the result is 25. Find the two numbers.
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Question 1023054: The larger of two numbers is 8 less than twice the smaller. If the larger number is added to the smaller number , the result is 25. Find the two numbers.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
Make smaller number = 'x'
Larger number = 2x - 8
x + (2x - 8) = 25
x + 2x - 8 = 25
3x = 25 + 8
3x = 33
x = 11
Smaller number = 11
Larger number = 14
Hope this helps :-)
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