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The difference of two positive numbers is 10. The larger is twice the smaller decreased by 7. Find the two numbers
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The difference of two positive numbers is 10. The larger is twice the smaller decreased by 7. Find the two numbers
Answer by umail08(87) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = larger number
Let y = smaller number
x – y = 10 … since the difference is positive then you must subtract the smaller from the larger
x = 2y – 7 … larger number is twice the smaller decreased by 7
Solve system of equations:
1) x – y = 10
2) x = 2y – 7
1) x – y = 10
2) x – 2y = -7
Subtract #2 from #1
y = 17
1) x – y = 10
x – 17 = 10
x = 27
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