SOLUTION: The larger of two numbers is 5 more than twice the smaller. If the smaller is subtracted from the larger, the result is 12. Find the numbers using elimination method.

Question 822979: The larger of two numbers is 5 more than twice the smaller. If the smaller is subtracted from the larger, the result is 12. Find the numbers using elimination method.
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The larger of two numbers is 5 more than twice the smaller. If the smaller is subtracted from the larger, the result is 12. Find the numbers using elimination method.
L = 5 + 2S
L - S = 12
(5 + 2S) - S = 12
5 + 2S - S = 12
5 + S = 12
S = 7
L - 7 = 12
L = 19
Larger number is 19, Smaller number is 7.
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