SOLUTION: The second of 2 numbers is 5 more than twice the first. Their sum is 29.

Question 726908: The second of 2 numbers is 5 more than twice the first. Their sum is 29.

Answer by fcabanski(1391) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call the numbers x and y. Let y be the larger number.

The second of 2 numbers is 5 more than twice the first is y = 2x+5

Their sum is 29 is x+y=29.

Substitute 2x+5 for y in the second equation.

x+2x+5=29

3x=24

x=8

y = 2(8) + 5 = 21

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