SOLUTION: the larger of two numbers is 10 less than twice the smaller number.If the sum of the two numbers is 38,find the two numbers.
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Question 991463: the larger of two numbers is 10 less than twice the smaller number.If the sum of the two numbers is 38,find the two numbers.
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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L=larger number; S=smaller number
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L=2S-10
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L+S=38
L=38-S
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38-S=2S-10
48=3S
16=S
ANSWER !: The smaller number is 16.
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L=38-S=38-16=22
ANSWER 2: the larger number is 22.
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CHECK:
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L=2S-10
22=2(16)-10
22=32-10
22=22
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