SOLUTION: The Larger of two numbers is 1 more than the smaller. If the sum of the larger and twice the smaller is 7, find the two numbers.
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Question 320469: The Larger of two numbers is 1 more than the smaller. If the sum of the larger and twice the smaller is 7, find the two numbers.
Answer by sebinsrit(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
use trial and error method suppose take x=2 and y=3 .
given condition larger of two is one more than smaller
then x+1=y and
y+2x=7
the condition is satisfied by x=2 and y=3
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